Charles Edward Cochran, age 85 of Hoschton, passed away Monday, February 22, 2016. He was a member of The Winder First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of The United States Army. Charles retired as a buyer with Sears and Roebuck after 45 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Ham and Sara Elizabeth Grey Cochran and a brother, Earnest Cochran Jr. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hazel H. Cochran of Hoschton and a sister, Doris Worthington of Braselton. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 5:00PM until 8:00PM at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA. Funeral services will be at 2:00PM Thursday, February 25, 2016 in the Chapel of Smith Funeral Home with Dr. John Talley officiating. Interment will follow in Barrow Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to The First Baptist Church of Winder’s building fund.