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Sidney Otto Cochran Jr, 72, of Fayetteville, NC, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC.
Sidney was born January 9, 1952, in Radford, VA, to the late Sidney Otto Cochran and Virginia Bright Cochran. He was the owner of a successful automobile repair shop for over 20 years.
Sidney is survived by his wife Sherry Cochran, son Michael Cochran, daughter-in-law Jennifer Cochran, Jennifer’s mother Nancy Tuck, and two beautiful granddaughters, Leila and Lucy Cochran.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Duke Cancer Institute Office of Development, 300 W. Morgan Street, Suite 1000, Durham, NC 27701, Telephone: 919-385-3120.
Online condolences may be made to www.jerniganwarren.com
Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Bucky was a great friend to me. We lifted weights together and ran around some. I looked up to him in high school because he was a good role model. He is sadly missed and I pray God’s peace and comfort for his family