Christopher T. Cochran, 71, owned family print business
September 14, 2023
Christopher T. Cochran of North Litchfield died Sept. 11 at his home surrounded by his family. He was 71.
He was born Feb. 16, 1952, in Burgaw, N.C., the adopted son of Bill and Dolores Cochran and the biological son of Kathryn Geiger. He played football at the University of Bridgeport, coached at Davidson College and later coached his son’s baseball teams. He was a New York Yankees fan.
He married Alice Cochran in 1980. The couple started a printing business where they worked together for over 30 years.
After moving to Pawleys Island, Mr. Cochran spent many evenings with new and old friends and chasing his granddaughter across the beach.
He was an active member at Christ United Methodist Church in Charlotte, where he volunteered for church functions and spent many nights helping shelter the homeless.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Jonathan Cochran (April) of Lincolnton, N.C., and Matt Cochran (Ashley) of Belmont, N.C.: his granddaughter, Sadie Cochran of Lincolnton; his siblings, Pete Cochran (Suzanne) of Emerald Isle, N.C., Debby Cochran of Washington, Alfonso Geiger of Tennessee, Beth Olsen (Dan) of Belding, Mich., Lesley Alles (Doug) of Greenville, Mich., and Robert Geiger (Judy) of Belding; and other extended family members.
Another sister, Barbara Geiger, died before him.
A celebration of his life will be held Sept. 30 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul’s Waccamaw United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent at burroughsfh.com.
