Robert Lee "Monk" Falls, 85, of Benham, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Whitesburg Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born on May 12, 1939 to the late Dewey and Arlee Yeary Falls. Monk graduated from Cumberland High School in 1958. After graduation he moved away to find work. He worked several years as manager of the Kroger Grocery chain in Ohio, later he went to work for General Motors in Michigan, also as a manager. When he retired, he moved back to the mountains he so greatly loved. He spent his free time attending any kind of sporting event and was an avid UK fan. He was a member of the Benham United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a brother, John Luther "Monk" Falls; a sister, Felicity Ann Boggs; and a grandson, James Robert Evans.

He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife, Tina Carruba Falls of Benham; six children, Rebecca Dickerson of Kissimmee, FL; Denise Wright (Johnny Johnson) of Cumberland; Crystal Darlene Evans (Randy) of Grand Blanc, MI; Rae Lynn Eddy (Howard) of Swartz Creek, MI; Joe Carruba of Grand Blanc, MI; Johnny Carruba of Burton, MI; three sisters, Ernestine Sergent (Ira) of Cumberland; Jo Worley of Augusta, GA; Cora Robbins (Phillip) of Maryville, TN; nine grandchildren: Zach Collier, Ru Rhymer, Nikki Sutton, Erica Wright, Brittany Gilliam, Jordan Eddy, Braden Eddy, Sam Eddy, Jagger Carruba; 13 great-grandchildren; his fur-baby, Milo; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

His visitation will be in the chapel of the Tri City Funeral Home on Thursday from 5 until 7 PM with his service to follow with Masonic Rites given by the Benham Lodge #880 F&AM.

Burial will be Friday, March 14, 2025, at Resthaven Cemetery at 11 AM with family and friends serving as pallbearers. To follow in procession please meet at the Tri City Funeral Home at 10 AM.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert Falls.