Tommy "T.J." Joe Cochran, 77, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Service: 10:00 A.M. Friday at Lakeside Church of God. Interment: Mount Pleasant Old Union Cemetery. Tommy was born September 24, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant to William Howard and Elizabeth Cochran. He was a longtime resident of Saginaw. Tommy was an avid musician (guitar), deer hunter and fisherman. The love of his life was his wife, Connie. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers. Survivors: wife, Connie Cochran of Saginaw; son, Stevie Cochran and wife, Kathryn of North Richland Hills; daughter, Rhonda Esskew and husband, Jeff of Saginaw; six grandchildren; a pretty good dog, Rookie; and many loving friends.