Thursday, June 29, 2023

WA/DL Capt. Robert Strachan

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, WA/DL Capt. Robert Strachan

December 21, 1939 - June 6, 2023

 


Word has just been received with news of the passing of retired Western/Delta pilot Captain Robert "Bob" Strachan, age 83.  Bob joined Western Airlines 10-28-1968 and retired with Delta Air Lines, and was based JFK/031 prior to his retirement.  Bob is survived by his wife Tricia and his daughter Robyn.

To share stories and view tributes online, please visit the funeral home website at

https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Robert-Strachan-2/#!/Obituary

To the best of my knowledge and as noted in whitepages, condolences may be sent to the family at

539 SCHOFIELD DR

POWDER SPRINGS GA 30127-4360

 

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Robert "Bob" Strachan

Robert “Bob” Strachan, 83, of Powder Springs, GA, passed away unexpectedly on

Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home in Powder Springs, GA. A Graveside Service will be

held in his honor on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Barrancas National Cemetery

in Pensacola, FL.

Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years, Tricia Strachan of Powder Springs, GA and his

daughter, Robyn Strachan of Powder Springs, GA.

Robert Strachan was born on Thursday, December 21, 1939, to Christopher & Helen

Strachan in Sumit, New Jersey. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy

where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, and

the Air Force Unit Citation, before being honorably discharged after 4 years of service.

Robert went on to work for Western Airlines as a pilot and then worked as a pilot for Delta

Airlines. After retiring as a pilot Robert continued to work as a flight instructor. Robert

worked hard and was a wonderful provider for his family. His presence will be forever missed.

Arrangements made under the caring guidance Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home

Macland Chapel www.mayeswarddobbins.com  770-943-1511

Cemetery Details

Barrancas National Cemetery

Naval Air Station, 1 Cemetery Road

Pensacola, FL 32508

http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/barrancas 

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