Darrell was a great person. I am glad I knew him. He survived Viet Nam in the Marines, only to die many years later from cancer. He was at our 45th reunion and passed away not much later. Glad I got to see him 1 last
Darrell L. Falling, age 65 and resident of Barnsdall, Oklahoma, passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018, in the North County Nursing Center, in Collinsville, Oklahoma.
Darrell Luke Falling was born on February 19, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was the son of Louie Edward Falling and Johnnie Lee (Taylor) Falling. He lived in the Broken Arrow/Tulsa area before joining the USMC in 1971 serving in Washington State, Okinawa, Japan and North Carolina. After completing his honorable service, he moved to Barnsdall in 1977. After completing his training as an industrial and commercial electrician in 1979, Darrell and his family lived in Tulsa and its surrounding communities before moving back to Barnsdall in 1985.
Darrell was a member of the First Christian Church, Barnsdall. He taught Thi Chi at the Barnsdall Community Center and he enjoyed the martial arts very much. He was a member of the American Legion and was always very active in various functions of the Barnsdall Community Center. He enjoyed fishing and playing the flute and he was very proud of his Cherokee heritage.
Darrell is survived by his four children, Chris Falling of Boston, Massachusetts, T. J. Falling and his wife, Kimberly, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Jennifer Ashlock and her husband, Keith, of Barnsdall and Ahyoka Falling of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Adrian Ashlock and Abbey Ashlock; two brothers, Steve Falling and his wife, JoKay, of Peggs, Oklahoma, and Tim Falling and his wife, Starr, of Broken Arrow; and other relatives and many friends.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Vicki.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Darrell's memory be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, Tennessee, or to the Washington County SPCA, 16620 State Highway 123, Bartlesville, OK 74006.
Come and go visitation will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM-8:30 PM in the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home, 710 S. Dewey Ave. Family will be present on Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 PM to greet friends.
Services for Mr. Falling will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the First Christian Church, 208-310 5th St., Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Minister Aaron Lawrence will be the officiant. Burial will follow the service in Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.
Published by Examiner-Enterprise from Jul. 11 to Aug. 10, 2018.
Steve Towry
Darrell was a great person. I am glad I knew him. He survived Viet Nam in the Marines, only to die many years later from cancer. He was at our 45th reunion and passed away not much later. Glad I got to see him 1 last
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Steve Towry
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Darrell Luke Falling was born on February 19, 1953 in Claremore, Oklahoma. He was the son of Louie Edward Falling and Johnnie Lee (Taylor) Falling. He lived in the Broken Arrow/Tulsa area before joining the USMC in 1971 serving in Washington State, Okinawa, Japan and North Carolina. After completing his honorable service, he moved to Barnsdall in 1977. After completing his training as an industrial and commercial electrician in 1979, Darrell and his family lived in Tulsa and its surrounding communities before moving back to Barnsdall in 1985.
Darrell was a member of the First Christian Church, Barnsdall. He taught Thi Chi at the Barnsdall Community Center and he enjoyed the martial arts very much. He was a member of the American Legion and was always very active in various functions of the Barnsdall Community Center. He enjoyed fishing and playing the flute and he was very proud of his Cherokee heritage.
Darrell is survived by his four children, Chris Falling of Boston, Massachusetts, T. J. Falling and his wife, Kimberly, of Sapulpa, Oklahoma, Jennifer Ashlock and her husband, Keith, of Barnsdall and Ahyoka Falling of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Adrian Ashlock and Abbey Ashlock; two brothers, Steve Falling and his wife, JoKay, of Peggs, Oklahoma, and Tim Falling and his wife, Starr, of Broken Arrow; and other relatives and many friends.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Vicki.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Darrell's memory be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, Tennessee, or to the Washington County SPCA, 16620 State Highway 123, Bartlesville, OK 74006.
Come and go visitation will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM-8:30 PM in the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home, 710 S. Dewey Ave. Family will be present on Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 PM to greet friends.
Services for Mr. Falling will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the First Christian Church, 208-310 5th St., Barnsdall, Oklahoma. Minister Aaron Lawrence will be the officiant. Burial will follow the service in Ethel Reece Cemetery, Barnsdall. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.