William P. Cochran of Carrier Mills

William P. Cochran, 74, of Carrier Mills passed away peacefully at the Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation on Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Bill was born in Murphysboro on Febr. 12, 1946 to Frank and Bernadean Duty Cochran. He grew up in Anna. He was a coal miner for Sahara Coal Co. for several years and lifetime member of the Carrier Mills Fire Department. He loved to fish and hunt.

He is survived by his daughter, Carrie (Joey) Watson of Benton; a son, Jason (Stacey) Cochran of Carrier Mills; two grandsons, Jace and Will; two granddaughters, Jaylee and Maggie; special sister-in-law, Sandra Cochran; niece, Michelle (Bruce) Melhorn; and several other nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a twin brother, David Cochran, and a sister Donna, Cochran.

Bill's wishes were to be cremated with no services.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, any remembrance should be a memorial in his memory to the Carrier Mills Fire Dept. at P.O. Box 107 Carrier Mills, IL 62917.

The Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills is assisting the family with the cremation.