James Oscar Cochran Jr. Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Oscar Cochran Jr. of Murphysboro, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 13, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid James farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For James is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Murphysboro Food Pantry.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pettett Funeral Home

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