Robert J. O'Connor

Robert J. O’Connor, resident of Shawnee, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was 82 years old. Bob was born on April 15, 1942 in Shawnee, OK to his parents, Patrick A. O’Connor and Ara Mae O’Bright O’Connor. 

As a young man, 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 enjoyed traveling with his family, reading and learning history, and was a proud CPN member. 

He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Ara Mae O'Bright O’Connor and Patrick O'Connor and , 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.