Charles G. Cochran

Charles G. Cochran, age 91 of Maryville, passed away on July 7, 2021, at Blount Memorial Hospital. After attending Greenback High School, he joined the Air Force. He served his country for 23 ½ years. After retiring from the Air Force, he came back to Tennessee and bought a house on Sentel Drive where the farmhouse stood of John H. Peterson, Grandfather, who owned many acres in that area. He taught at William Blount for 17 years and touched a lot of lives. He served in the Tennessee State Guard and earned the rank of Brigadier General. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of 128 New Providence Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jo Kittrell Cochran; daughter, Charlene West; granddaughter, Brooke Stinnett; brother, John M. Cochran; sister, Darlene C. Kerley. Preceded in death by his parents, Cecil H. Cochran and Carmen Peterson Cochran; sisters, Edna Cochran Maples, Dale Montgomery, Eleanor C. Denton; many several nieces and nephews. He was a long-time member of Monte Vista Baptist Church, where he served in different capacities. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the building fund at Monte Vista Baptist Church or Shriners Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Friday, June 9, 2021, at Smith West Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Jerry Mantooth and Rev. Robert Dalton officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 3:00 PM for entombment Saturday, June 10, 2021, at Grandview Mausoleum. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles G. Cochran please visit our Sympathy Store.