Robert J. O’Connor passed away on July 11, 2024. Bob was born on April 15, 1942 in Shawnee, OK to his parents, Patrick A. O’Connor and Ara Mae O’Bright O’Connor. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his honorable discharge from the military, he worked for General Motors retiring after 25 years. Bob had a passion for flying and started O’Connor Flying Service in Shawnee where he was a flight instructor for 40+ years. He was a proud CPN member.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Patrick O’Connor; sister-in-law, Phyllis O’Connor, and brother-in-law, Jim VanWagner.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jeanette O’Connor of the home; son, Craig O’Connor and wife Debbie of Tulsa, OK; daughter, Carrie Kieffer and husband Jeff of Shawnee, OK; step-daughter, Trisha Barnes and husband Chris of Yukon, OK; granddaughters, Katie Evans and husband Rob of Tulsa, OK, Erin Wiggins and husband Michael of Texas, Grace Kieffer of Shawnee, and Tatym Barnes of Yukon, OK; grandsons, Mark O’Connor of Texas, Riley Kieffer of Shawnee, OK, Ayden Burns of Yukon, OK and Christian Barnes of Yukon, OK; 7 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jerry O’Connor and wife Jackie and Donnie O’Connor and wife Becky; sister, Madeline VanWagner; sister-in-law, Cheryle O’Connor; mother-in-law, Naomi Kershner of Blue Springs, MO and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service.
