James Lamar Cochran Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of James Lamar Cochran of Berthoud, Colorado. James, born on August 6, 1944, passed away on September 17, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Lamar Cochran to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember James for his warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While he will be deeply missed, the influence he had on the lives around him remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. James’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences he brought to the world.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Lillian Lamar Childers and Charles Leroy Cochran; stepparents: Hazel and Harley; sister: Marjorie Forney; wife: Deb Cochran (Deborah Mason); children: Donia Simmons (Greg), Daniel Clay Cochran (Mindy), Rachel Carter Simkins (Ben) and Laura Cochran; grandchildren: Avery Simmons, West Simmons, Mason Cochran, Milo Cochran and Perry Simkins; and church friends and families.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - East Main (463 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Lexington Cemetery (833 W Main St, Lexington, KY 40508). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Twin Peaks Church of Christ (741 S Bowen St, Longmont, CO 80501).
