Joe Matt Cochran, age 84, of Atkins died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at his daughter's home.  He was born July 19, 1936, in Russellville to James Marvin and Mary Lima Harrison Cochran.

He loved his family and big trucks.  He was a hard worker and great mechanic and passed along those traits to his family.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald and Donald Cochran; a brother, Mervin Cochran; a sister, Sue Rymes; and a grandson, Samuel A. Bowden.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Cochran; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Brenda Cochran of Atkins; a daughter, Debbie Jean Matchett of London; his grandchildren, Rhonda and Jason Richey, Amy and Freddie Palinsky, James and Sara Bowden, Aaron and Melissa Cochran, Andria and Paul West, Stacy and Shawn Crites and Cameron Matchett; great-grandchildren, Skyler Bowden, Brooke Richey, Willis Bowden, Joe Bowden, Austin Harris, Alison Bowden, Thane West, Leland West, Kayla Cochran, Jayla Cochran, Jodi Crites, Adam Cochran, Asher Cochran and Adeline Cochran.

The family welcomes all to Debbie's house at 10596 US Highway 64 West, London, Arkansas 72847, to give their condolences to the family.  Please follow Covid-19 guidelines and masks will be required.

A family conducted graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Pisgah Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, 1509 East Main St., Russellville, Arkansas 72801 or to North Little Rock Veterans Hospital by calling 501-257-3288.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.shinnfuneral.com .