Julian Moore Cochrane

Julian Moore Cochrane, 78, of Arden, passed away on September 11, 2016. Mr. Cochrane went to be with the Lord from the cherished sunroom in his home. At his side were Norma, his devoted wife of 54 years, his beloved daughter, Princess Tracy, and his faithful companion, Bandit the Wonder Dog. A life-long resident of Buncombe County, he was a steadfast husband, loving father, entrepreneur, business owner, and plumbing contractor. He truly had a servant's heart in all aspects of life. He built the family home in 1962 where he and Norma raised their two children in a home that he filled with joy. He worked at Ball Brothers for 13 years and then founded Cochrane Plumbing Company in 1974 and he never truly retired. Throughout the 1960's and 70's he and Norma served the community as youth group leaders for Avery's Creek United Methodist Church and as mentors for many young people. He served his country from 1957-1959 as Private First Class, 53 rd Ord. Co., United States Army stationed in Nuremburg, Germany. He served the Lord on mission trips throughout the United States and around the globe. A devoted Christian; he supported missionaries abroad and hosted them in his home when they returned. His favorite mission related memory was a 3 week trip to India where he helped to build a seminary. He graduated from Enka High School in 1956 and attended NC State University. He played football, baseball, and basketball, and he was a member of several square dance teams. While in the Army, he earned trophies for his expert marksmanship with a rifle. He supported Boy Scout Troop 26 at Camp Stevens Long Pine, on camping trips, and on several Eagle Scout projects. Later in life, he loved to play golf, fish, and watch baseball. Julian is survived by his wife, Norma Gail Saunders Cochrane, his daughter Princess Tracy Leigh Cochrane Lindsey, son-in- law R. Craig Lindsey, daughter-in- law Jeanne Gonzales Cochrane, and Grandson, Michael Thomas Lindsey. He is preceded in death by his parents, W. Jennings Cochrane and Georgia Parker Cochrane, his two sons, Samuel Isaac Cochrane and Jason Clark "Bubberdew" Cochrane, and his sister Nancy Cochrane Etheridge. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, September 16, from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on the 16 the at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, NC. The family wishes to express deep gratitude to the Charles A. George VA Medical Center, and Four Seasons Compassion for Life in-home hospice care. We were blessed to have you in our lives, and our community is better because you are here. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life Foundation; 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.