Gilbert Cochrane

Name: Visitation
Start: 10/28/2018 02:00 PM
End: 10/28/2018 04:00 PM
Location: Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home

October 6, 1960 — October 25, 2018

Gilbert Richard Cochrane “Santa”

Born to Dean and Wanetta Cochrane October 6, 1960. Gil leaves behind his beloved wife, Tina and his ‘cat buddy” Charlie. As well as his mom, Wanetta; sister, Wadeana (Tim); sisters–in-law, Lora and Joanne; and brothers-in-law, Brian (Vena) and Albert (Monica). There are many nieces, nephews, friends, cousins, aunts and uncles who will miss him as well. Gil was preceded in death by his only child, Robby; brother, Dennis; father, Dean; grandparents; in-laws; and other close family and friends.

Gil loved be outdoors, gardening and doing projects at home; feeding the deer as well as hunting the deer up north!!! Traveling was something Tina, Gil and Robby enjoyed with many family and friends accompanying them on their adventures! His other love, besides Tina, Robby and Charlie, was his 1970 ½ Camaro, which will be restored come hell or high water, in memory of both Gil and Robby!

Funeral and visitation will be held at Sparks-Griffin Funeral Home, 46 Williams Street, Pontiac, MI. Please share your memories with us on Sunday from 2-4 or 5-8. On Monday Family Hour is 10-11am with friends and loved ones from 11-12; funeral will be at Noon.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the

Robert Dean Cochrane Memorial Scholarship Foundation

605 Third Street, Pontiac, MI 48340

(or if you so desire, maybe a plant or something to place in his garden)

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