Elbert “Bud” Cochran, age 92, of Harriman, passed away June 13, 2021. He was a loving husband, devoted father, brother, and friend. He was a devout Christian and faithful member of Boswell Chapel Baptist Church for over 60 years where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank and Sarah Jane Cochran of Oakdale; son: Brian Cochran of Oakdale; grandson: Clay Cochran of Knoxville; and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 73 years: Oma Cochran of Oakdale; daughter: Rhonda Cochran of Oakdale; son: Bruce Cochran (Vickie) of Crossville; daughter-in-law: Becky Cochran of Rockwood; brother: Daniel Cochran of Florida; sister: Wilma Jane Negele of Indiana; sister: Marcella Gilmore of Elizabethton; granddaughters: Jessica Bird (Kyle) of Oakdale, Laura Wolfe (Tim) of Lafollette, and Halle Cochran of Chattanooga; grandson: Chet Cochran (Keri) of Oakdale; and great-grandchildren: Callen and Sara Bird of Oakdale and Owen and Ellie Cochran of Oakdale.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from noon until 2 p.m. at Boswell Chapel Baptist Church with the funeral to follow. Interment will follow win the Crab Orchard Cemetery in Oakdale. Obituary by Shubert Funeral Home.