Obituary of Aaron Cochran

Aaron Robert Cochran was born in Monroe, Michigan on October 10, 1979. He was the son of Walter Kenneth Cochran and Nancy (Vasbinder) Cochran. Aaron attended Monroe High School and later earned his GED. He married the former Jessica Collum in 2006. Aaron was an exceptionally hard worker, since 1999 he had been employed by the Laborer's Local 499. He had worked for many years at local companies, namely Homrich, Inc. of Carleton and Brand Scaffolding. He had also spent time working with Habitat for Humanity. Aaron was a man of his word. He was very likeable and good hearted. He loved to cuddle, and he loved those around him whole-heartedly. Aaron cherished his children more than anything in this world and he could never spend enough time with them. He loved to fish, swim, play water sports and board games. Although, Aaron may have struggled with some things in his life his heart was always in the right place when it came to his children. Although, Aaron was a hard worker he was lovingly known also as a hard sleeper. Aaron Robert Cochran, age 33 of Luna Pier, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at his sister's home. To cherish his memory he leaves his wife: Jessica Cochran of Monroe; his three children: Aaron Guyor Cochran, Jacklynn Cochran, and Ashton Cochran all of Monroe; his father and stepmother: Walter "Ken" (Sara) Cochran of Georgetown, Kentucky; his mother: Nancy Cochran of Bradenton, Florida; father and mother-in-law: Ron and Lisa Collum of Monroe; a sister: Sandy (Don) Morris of Luna Pier; a brother: Chad (Jackie) Cochran of Toledo; brother-in-law: Ryan Collum of Carleton; sister-in-law: Jenny(Doug) Peterson of Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 12:00pm until 7:00pm on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Merkle Funeral Service, 9156 Summit Street in Erie (734) 848-5185. A Celebration of His Life will follow at 7:00pm. The Reverend Kenneth Spain, Associate Pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to his children in care of Ron and Lisa Collum. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.