Carlos Earl Cochran, age 86, of Ash Flat, Arkansas died Friday, July 27, 2012 at his home. He was born October 16, 1925 at Stuart, Arkansas to Robert and Dollie (Fletcher) Cochran. He was a distribution service manager for Good Year Tire Company for 36 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Carla Sue Graham; and two brothers. Survivors include his wife Vanetta Cochran of the home; one son, Donald Ray Cochran of Ash Flat, Arkansas; two brothers, Leon and Billy Dean Cochran; two sisters, Maxine Smith and Earlene Schales; two Grandchildren; two Great-Grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will begin Monday, July 30, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Tri-County Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will immediately follow the visitation at the Highland, Cemetery with Jim Cox officiating. All arrangements are by Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Mike Smith, Glen Johnson, Billy Dean Cochran, Rick Crook, Donald Ray Cochran, and Roger Smith. Honorary Pallbearer is Randle Schales.