Robert W. Kochen

Robert Wayne Kochin

Gilmer -- Services for Robert Wayne Kochin, 69, of Big Sandy, will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Grubbs-Loyd Funeral Home in Gilmer.

Born on May 11, 1947, in Gilmer, to John Alexander and Mavon Fitzgerald Kochin, he died on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Kay Kochin; four sons, Dalton Kochin, Bobbie Kochin and wife, Robin, Daniel Kochin, and Codie Kochin; two daughters, Joanna Kochin and Emily Kochin; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and 1 sister, Patsy Kochin.

He was preceded in death by his son, Alex Kochin.

No visitation is scheduled.

Online condolences may be left at www.grubbsloydfh.com