Gary Bruce Cochran, 79, of Anderson died peacefully in his sleep on October 13, 2022 at Envive of Anderson.
He was born, May 29, 1943, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Edgar H. and Agnes R. (Mattson) Cochran.
He served in the United States Navy during Vietnam.
Gary was a long haul truck driver and trainer for Swift Transportation most of his adult life before retiring in 2002.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie (Bauer) Cochran of Anderson whom he married November 20, 1976 in Windom, Minnesota; three sons, John (Lynn) Cochran of Anderson, Robert (Rosemary) Cochran of Fort Wayne and Gary (Lisa) Cochran of Andover, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Maddie, Ellie, Bianca, Mason and Teddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Bryan Cochran; his sister, Gail and brother Gaun.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service with military rites by Daleville American Legion.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Post online condolences at www.rozelle-johnson.com.