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1947 - 2006
 Alan Brice Cochran went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2006 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on July 4, 1947 in Galveston, Texas. Alan is preceded in death by his parents Brice Cochran and Opal Berry Cochran. Alan served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. He married Anita Snell on April 19, 1968. They spent most of their 37 years together in Pasadena, Texas where Alan was a pilot, flying instructor and later chemical pipe designer. They raised two children, Aaron Brice and Allison Beth. Alan retired in 2000 and he and Anita moved to their weekend getaway in Leakey, Texas. He was a seventh generation Texan and thought Texaas was the greatest place on Earth. He was a sportsman in his younger days and loved to hunt and fish but after moving to Leakey, Texas, he became a enviromentalist to the point of over feeding the deer during hunting season so the animals wouldn't leave. He fed all the animals on his ranch, from the hummingbirds to the beautiful Axis deer that he so dearly loved to watch from his porch. Alan loved carpentry, especially cabinet making, reading and being a gunsmith. He was a member of Saint Raymond's Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas.
Alan is survived by his wife Anita Snell Cochran of Leakey, Texas; son Aaron Cochean and partner Patrick Green of Houston, Texas; daughter Allison Cochran-Howard and husband Kurt Howard of San Antonio, Texas; granddaughters Alana Belle (his namesake), Amantha Bleue and Akaela Breanne Cochran- Howard all of San Antonio, Texas; mother in law Odessa Snell of Deer Park, Texas; brothers in law Greg Snell and wife Sharon of Pasadena, Texas and Eric Snell of La Porte, Texas; sisters in law Cissy Snell and Kim Brown bothe of Alvin, Texas; two nephews and one niece; and his best friend and companion "Sister". He also leaves behind many wonderful friends in Leakey, Texas. In his last days he made the family promise to tell all of Leakey, Texas how much he loved you and his time with you all. You were all part of his family and though he was ready to be with the Lord, he was sad to leave everyone including all his Leakey, Texas family.
Rosary 6:30pm, Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at St. Raymond Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas.
Visitation will be held 11am, Wednesday,Jan. 25, 2006 at St. Raymonds Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas.
Rosary wil be rita at 12:30pm, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at St. Raymonds Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas.
Mass of the Resurrection will be held 1pm, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006 at St. Raymonds Catholic Church in Leakey, Texas, Interment will follow at Leakey Floral Cemetery with Military Honors.
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There are currently 6 condolences.
Tommy Swead
Tuesday September 13, 2011 at
6:31 PM
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Alan and I were good friends at All State Design
and Developement He rebult my Motor cycle
many years ago I miss him 713-385-7712
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Mike Legault
mike.legault@airliquide.com
Monday February 6, 2006 at
8:39 AM
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I only knew Alan for a few years while he worked at Air Liquide but he was a pleasure to be around and a kind spirit. I shall me him and offer you my sincerest and deepest sympathies. God bless him and all of you as well. Mike
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Douglas Bryant
Douglas.Bryant@airliquide.com
Monday February 6, 2006 at
7:28 AM
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Anita and family,
I regret that I missed the wake. I was out of town on business but I hope my son paid all due repects in my sted. Your loss is great of a man that I deeply admired. From the day I met Alan I knew he was a special person. He loved life. The things that he did, the stories that he told, our trips to junk yards, gun shows we went to, riding to work with him, all these things was an adventure for me and I will cherish it all and still the memories are ever present with me. My wife and I send our deepest sympathies.
Doug
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Jeannette Prado
jprado31@satx.rr.com
Wednesday January 25, 2006 at
8:55 AM
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Allison and family, I sympathize with your lost. No words can express what your going through. My prayers are with you and your family. Jeannie
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Krista Behrens
kristabehrens@satx.rr.com
Tuesday January 24, 2006 at
6:01 PM
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Allison & Family,
I regret to inform you that we will not be able to attend your services for your Dad over the next couple of days. Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I will be here for you when you return home just let me know anything that you need.
We deepest regret,
Krista
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Mrs. Cynthia Kingston and family
Cyn_Kingston@msn.com
Tuesday January 24, 2006 at
2:38 AM
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I only met Alan 4 short years ago through his daughter Allison. But, in my few visits with him and his lovely wife I gained much admiration and respect for him. I thought of him as the epitome of what a "Father" should be. He was warm, loving, generous and had the best sense of humor. Allison and Aaron are lucky to have had such a wonderful "Daddy." My heart goes out to you Anita and may you find comfort in knowing Alan now walks with the Lord. I wish only that I could be there to offer my support and love. I love you all as my second family. Love, Cynthia
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