Obituary of Timothy Chase Cochran

Timothy Chase Cochran entered this world on Sept. 2, 1995. On August 29, 2023, he entered his Heavenly home to be with God. He was a member of East Alarka Baptist Church. Chase loved skating, guns, hunting coyotes, fishing, and animals (tame or wild) of all kinds. He loved to make people smile and laugh, especially all the kids at Swain West Elementary School where he was a custodian. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, June Cochran and paternal grandparents, Monroe Franks and Libby Stacey. He is survived by his wife Kendra Cochran, whom he loved with all his heart and Shawn George, his son by heart. His mom and stepdad, Kim and David Hermes. His father and stepmother, Blain and Amanda Franks. His sister, Kyndall Cochran and Christian Norton. Chase was his sister’s protector since her birth. He is also survived by his maternal grandfather, Rev. Max Cochran. His aunt and uncle Trina and Andy Turbyfill. Cousins Jared Turbyfill (Heather) and Ashton Green (Morgan) and Emmitt Green. Mother-in-law Missy Hyatt and Bob Messer. Sister-in-law Abra Hyatt and nephew Britton Hyatt as well as many great aunts and uncles and cousins. Services will be held 2:00 pm Sunday at the East Alarka Baptist Church. Visitation will begin at 12:00 pm Sunday at the church. Pallbearers are Daniel Shuler, Mark Shuler, Steven Allen, Dan Zollinger, Jacob Smith, Lane Palmer, Luke Bowers and Mason Bowers. Reverends Max Cochran, Tony Cochran and Jeff Waldroup will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to his wife, Kendra Cochran at 1755 Ball Town Road, Bryson City, NC 28713.