Charles W. Cochran, age 96, of Anderson, SC, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Rainey Hospice House.

Born December 10, 1927, in Anderson, SC, he was one of 11 children of the late James Luther Cochran and Carrie Bell Murphy Cochran. He was married for 78 years to Margaret Porter Cochran until her death in 2022. He was also preceded in death by his son, Charles W. Cochran, Jr; and his 10 siblings. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Charles was a graduate of Parker High School in Greenville, SC, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a Mason and a Shriner, and was a faithful member of West Anderson Church of God.

He is survived by his daughter, Nancy Thompson and her husband Randall; grandchildren, Aimee McGill (Norman), Jarrett Cochran (Heidi), and Brent Cochran (Heather); 11 great grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, several special nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Daniel officiating. Entombment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home from 12:00-1:30 pm.

The family will be at the home of his daughter, Nancy.

A special thanks to Connie Poston and Jay Jacobs who provided great care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to West Anderson Church of God, 101 Rogers St., Anderson, SC 29625, or Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621.