Larry Joe Cochran, 82, of LaFontaine, Indiana, passed away at 8:40 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on September 16, 1942, to Luther and Lorene (Edwards) Cochran in Montpellier, Indiana.
Larry was a lifetime resident of LaFontaine, Indiana. He was a 1962 graduate of LaFontaine High School. Larry held a membership with LaFontaine Methodist Church. He worked as a farmer throughout his lifetime. In his free time, he thoroughly enjoyed woodworking, carving, and attending auctions.
Larry is survived by one daughter, Amy Razor of Delaware, Ohio; three sons, Jason (Tami Wagoner) Cochran of Upland, Indiana, Joshua Cochran, Dylan Cochran both of LaFontaine, Indiana; one step-daughter, Lynn Ellis of Wabash, Indiana; three grandsons, Evan (Elly) Razor, Alec (Rachel Russ) Razor, Ethan Razor all of Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Patton Razor, Lawson Razor both of Ohio; one sister, Sue (Bob) Schultz; several nieces and nephews; and Dylan’s mother, Jenny Smith of LaFontaine, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Lorene Cochran; one son, Kevin “Cowboy” Cochran; one daughter, Hattie Cochran who passed away on November 4, 2024; and one brother.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Pastor Susan Shambaugh officiating. Burial will follow at LaFontaine I.O.O.F Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana.
Visitation for friends and family will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials can be made to LaFontaine United Methodist Church, 2 W Kendall St, LaFontaine, IN 46940.
McDonald Funeral Homes, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Larry Joe Cochran’s final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com