Robert Lynn Falls, 71, of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Shawnee.
He was born March 12, 1949 to Raymond and Alice (Rivers) Falls in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Robert graduated from Chattanooga High School. He attended and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Robert was very proud of his service to his country in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged.
He was an aircraft Maintenance Specialist and Flight Instructor until his retirement.
Robert loved flying and riding his motorcycles, he loved animals as well. He was a Golden Glove Boxer, Competitive Swimmer, Baseball Catcher, Pilot and motorcycle enthusiast.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Alice Falls; and brother, Jerry Allen Falls.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Catherine Falls and (David Lardner) of Atlanta, GA and Rae Falls Geren of Cape Elizabeth, ME; aunt, Gail Boring (Doyle) of Chattanooga, TN; 2 nephews, CW IV Michael Geren (Julie) of Orange, VA and Mark Geren of Rockport, ME; and many cousins in Arizona and California.
Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 1, 2021 at Cooper Funeral Home and continue through service time. Service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Catholic Military Chaplain officiating. Private Burial will follow at Fort Gibson National Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Please join the celebration of Robert’s life through Cooper Funeral Home’s Facebook page for live streaming of the service.