Kenneth L. Cochran Jr, 58, passed away Wednesday, August 01, 2018 at Lakeland Regional Health and Medical Center in Lakeland. Born Saturday, January 09, 1960 in Montclair, NJ, Mr. Cochran was a life long resident of the area. A wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather and friend who took great pride in everything he did. Never asking for much but always willing to do for others. He was actively employed with the Mosaic Phosphate Corporation (formerly I.M.C.) as a Drag Line Operator for 39 years.He lived his life on his own terms and dedicated his life to his family and work. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth L. Cochran Sr. and Wanda R. Cochran and his brother, Charles S. Cochran. Kenneth was survived by his beloved Wife, Carolyn Cochran, Mulberry, FL Daughters, Deborah L Henson, Summerville, GA, Amanda D Cochran and Justin Weaks, Mulberry, FL Son, Kenneth L Cochran, III, Mulberry, FL Grandchildren,Jason C. "Cole" Henson Jr., Summerville, GA Bryanna M Weaks, Justin J.J. Weaks, and Branden T Weaks, Mulberry, FL Brother,Ronald T Cochran, Franklin, NC former Wife, Anita L Cochran, Marion, VA, Kenneth touched the lives of many and will be dearly missed.Graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 07, 2018, at 11:a.m. at Wildwood Cemetery, Bartow, Florida