Andrew "Drew" Lamont Cochran Jr.

July 9, 1941 - March 18, 2018

Cochran, Andrew “Drew” Lamont Jr., 76, Sweetwater NJ, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018. Born in Camden in 1941, raised in Collingswood and Lake Pine, Drew graduated Rancocas Valley High School in 1960. Drew married his wife of 55 years, Margie, in 1963. Drew lived most of his life in the Medford Lakes and Sweetwater areas. Drew, a veteran of the United States Air Force, was a lifelong sales professional in the automotive aftermarket industry. He loved boating on the Mullica River, trips to Motts and the Sweetwater Casino. Earlier in life, Drew was active with the Pine Barrens Enduro Riders, the Sweetwater Yacht Club and he enjoyed horseshoes and darts with his buddies. Drew loved his family, his pets and had a sharp sense of humor. Drew is survived by his loving wife, Margie; his daughter, Kim Cochran-Albertson & son-in-law, Jim Albertson of Shamong; his son, Mike Cochran & daughter-in-law, Karen of Hanahan, S.C.; and his grandchildren, Nicole Cochran of Williamsburg, VA, Erin Cochran & Alana Albertson of Shamong, Kelly & Kate Cochran of Hanahan, SC. Drew was preceded in death by his siblings, Barbara Tilhou of Virginia Beach and Robert E. Cochran of Haddon Heights. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 24th. The family will be receiving visitors from 12-2pm with a memorial service immediately following at the Batsto-Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church located at 4168 Pleasant Mills Road, Sweetwater NJ 08037.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson’s Life Center of South Jersey, 314 Central Ave., Linwood NJ 08221. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wimberg Funeral Home, 400 Liverpool Ave, Egg Harbor City, 609-965-0357. For condolences, please visit wimbergfuneralhome.com.