Floyd "Buddy" Dawayne Cochran, age 31, passed away at his home unexpectedly on June 3, 2017. Buddy was born on June 26, 1985 in Greenville, Texas. Buddy worked as a welder for many years in Sterling, CO and Casper, WY. Buddy was a loving father, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many people who loved him very much. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Cochran; his children, Jamahl, Tamara, and Charlie Cochran; step daughters, Adrianna and Gabriella; grandchildren, Emilio and Nayomi; father, Floyd Gross; brothers, Paul Gross, Robert Gross, Jason Gross and Stevie Cochran; sisters, Melissa Charles and Rebecca Duncan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Buddy was preceded in death by his father, Steve H. Cochran; mother, Virginia Cochran; and brother, Daniel Cochran. Services will be held at Bustard's Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave, Casper, WY 82601 on Friday, June 9, 2017 at 2:00PM and at First Baptist Church, 915 South 8th Ave, Sterling, CO on Saturday, June 10, 2017 from 2:30-3:30 PM. Please click here to view the video tribute