~ 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.
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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
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