William Dale Billy Cochran

On Thursday, May 16, 2019, William Dale Cochran, aka “Billy,” of Lincoln, died at the age of 42. Billy was born on June 4, 1976 in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Dale Cochran and Sally Mansell.

He had two children, Bailey Wheeler and Cody Cochran.

A smart-­‐ass country boy. He was, without a doubt, one of the most opinionated, antagonistic, mouthiest guys we ever met; but he was kind, loyal, and would (and did) do anything for anyone. He was an amazing friend, little brother, loving son, and devoted father. He had a passion for hunting and collecting guns, and made sure everyone knew he was NOT a Democrat.

Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Mansell; his paternal grandparents, Robert Eugene & Opal Cochran; his maternal grandparents, Tom & Norma Wright; an aunt, Diane Rothrock; an uncle, Homer Cochran; cousins, Sheila Rothrock, Emily Rothrock, and Lisa Baker. He was survived by his father, Dale Cochran; two children, Cody and Bailey; one awesome grandson, Jace; three sisters, Tammy (Scott) Shedd, Sharon Dayberry, and Tammie (Justin) Cavness. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, several extended family members, and a host of amazing friends that will have to figure out how to live without him, and can guarantee we will miss him more than Hillary misses the White House.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Covenant Church 18837 E Holt Rd in Lincoln, Arkansas; with Billy's lifelong friend, Ricky Koonz, officiating.