age 65 of Burgaw died Friday April 17, 2015 at home. He was born March 16, 1950 in Burgaw son of the late Linwood and Margaret Jordan Cochran. He was also predeceased by a half brother Glen Cochran.

A lifelong resident of Burgaw, Charles graduated from Burgaw High School and received a BS degree from Campbell College. He worked at Wayne Community College.

Charles was a private person but he was a loyal friend to many, always remembering birthdays and special events. He enjoyed reading and would often be found in the Burgaw library. Friends said that he was a walking dictionary. He attended Friendly Community Baptist Church in Burgaw.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday April 21, 2015 at Mount Williams Cemetery off of Shaw hwy. Reverend Roger Brittingham and Reverend Frankie Seamster will officiate.