Mr. Robert Eugene Falin Jr.
December 1, 1960 - August 17, 2014
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Robert Eugene Falin Jr. 53, left this walk of life on Sunday, (Aug. 17, 2014) at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Robert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Inman Freewill Baptist church in Appalachia Virginia. He was employed by the town of Big Stone Gap for 17 years where he worked diligently to serve his community in which he lived. He was a past member of the Volunteer Fire Dept. in Jasper Virginia; he also served on the Appalachia Rescue Squad. He was a graduate of Powell Valley High School Class of 1979; while he was in High School he played football for the Powell Valley Vikings. Robert enjoyed spending time outdoors, taking in God’s creation. He will be truly missed by all that knew him. He was preceded in death by his maternal, and paternal grandparents, his father; Robert Eugene Falin Sr. ; One sister, Lou Ellen Falin; and two special friends; Ray Fischer, and Teddy Chandler Jr. He is survived by; his loving wife Katrina Falin of 35 years, his two sons; Michael “Shane” Carroll (wife) Brittney of Big Stone Gap, Jay- Jay Falin of Big Stone Gap, two granddaughters; Tristan Jade Carroll, and Mia Ariante Carroll, his mother; Alma Lou Falin of Cadet Virginia, three siblings; Greg Falin (wife) Tina also of Cadet Virginia, Cheryl Rahaim (husband) Jason of Fuquay- Varina, N.C., Chris Falin (wife) DeeAnne of Rogersville TN. ;14 nieces and nephews, two special friends; Julie Terry , and Scott Baldwin both of Appalachia Virginia, many other close relatives and friends. The family will receive friends for the visitation on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m until 7:30 at Holding Funeral Home (17. E. 3rd St. N.) Big Stone Gap. The funeral service will be conducted following the visitation in the funeral home chapel with the Pastor Jimmy Qualls Sr. officiating. Special Music will be provided by Glimpse of Grace You may go online to view the obituary or leave the family a condolence at www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the Falin Family.
Big Stone Gap, Virginia Robert Eugene Falin Jr. 53, left this walk of life on Sunday, (Aug. 17, 2014) at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Robert was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of the Inman Freewill... View Obituary & Service Information