Following a long battle with ALS, Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran has died

The Trussville Tribune

Following a long battle with ALS, Pinson Mayor Joe Cochran has died

by Scott Buttram, publisher PINSON — Mayor Joe Cochran of Pinson died Friday morning following a long battle with ALS. He died peacefully at his home with his wife June and daughter Brooke Messina at his side. Brooke expressed gratitude to the community for their love and support during Joe’s illness. “Mom just still needs that prayer and love,” Brooke said. “Well, I guess we really all do. It’s hard. He was the most selfless man I know.” Cochra…