ROGERS — It is with great sadness that the family of Billy Dean Cochran,

79, of Rogers, Ark., announces his passing after a long, hard-fought illness on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.

Bill was a surveyor for Cooper Homes before starting his own surveying business (Cochran and Associates) which he had for over 30 years. He was instrumental in the surveying of Bella Vista Village, Hot Springs Village and Cherokee Village. He traveled to and surveyed many other areas of Arkansas as well.

Bill was a loving and giving person who always did for others, sometimes at the expense of his own well-being.

Bill was born March 18, 1941, in Highland, Ark., the youngest son of Robert Earl Cochran (1903-1989) and Dollie Fletcher Cochran (19011992).

He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Marjorie; daughters Tamara Cochran and Tonya Childers; son Jason Cochran (Amy); sisters Earlene Schales of Highland, Ark., and Maxine Smith of Argos, Ark.; brother Leon Cochran (Glenna) of

Warrington, Mo. Bill will also be forever missed by his numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Predeceased by his parents and three brothers, Glen Cochran (1931-1951), James Cochran (infant 1933) and Carlos Earl Cochran (1925-2012).

Bill’s final resting place will be with his beloved parents and brothers with a graveside service at Highlands Cemetery in Highland, Ark., which will be announced at a later date. To place an online tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com .