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John Roy "Red" Trantham Obituary

Alexandria - Funeral services for John Roy "Red" Trantham, 50, will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at Anniston Memorial Funeral Home with Wayne Dunaway and Frank Haynie officiating. Burial will follow in Anniston Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends this evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Trantham died Thursday at his home. Survivors include his wife, Polly Trantham; son, Tommy (Becca) Trantham; his mother, Wynell Trantham; his brothers, Mark Trantham and Robert (Cupid) Trantham; his sister, Becky Trantham; his grandfather, Palace Roberts; aunts, Laura (James) Stegall, Elaine Haynes, Kathy Rich and Marty Trantham; uncles, David (Wanda) Trantham, Doug (Phoebe) Trantham, Don (Anita) Trantham, and Johnny (Sandy) Trantham; great-aunts, Virginia "Snooks" Gowens and Leomey Jackson; nephews, Keith "Jughead" Trantham, Gavin Anderson; nieces, Kara "Curly" Trantham, Anna Anderson (Dennis), Katie "Granny" Parker, Molly "Tater" Parker; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Gene Trantham and his brother, Steve Trantham. Mr. Trantham was a lifelong resident of Alexandria and graduated from Alexandria High School in 1982. He was a self employed truck driver for many years. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee. Anniston Memorial Funeral Home 3865 US Hwy 431 North Anniston, AL 36206 256-820-0024

Published by The Anniston Star on Apr. 20, 2013.
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I was so sorry to read of your loss, Wynell and family. You know the Trantham family meant so much to Douglas & me, and I am praying for you all now.

Wynona Pelham

April 23, 2013

Polly I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am praying for you and family. I am here if you need anything at all. May God bless you in this difficult time

Kim Coleman

April 23, 2013

Myra. McElroy

April 21, 2013

Please know that I care deeply for all of the family in the loss of John. He truly was a super guy and will be missed by all. Polly, if there is anything that I can do to help; please don't hesitate to call.

With Love and Prayers,
Linda Beavers

April 21, 2013

Please know that I care deeply and will be praying for all of John's family. He will be greatly missed.Polly,if there is anything that I can do; please don't hesitate to call.

Love and prayers to all,
Linda Beavers

April 21, 2013

My prayers are with you all.

Anne Graham

April 21, 2013

Becky, sorry for the loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Melissa (Lisa) Mowery-McCurry

April 20, 2013

so sorry for your loss praying for the family

barbara anderson

April 20, 2013

Sorry for your loss and my are with you the family.

Faye Watts

April 20, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I have loved the Trantham family for such a long time. May God be very near to you in the days ahead.

Sherron Martin

April 20, 2013

SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF JOHN.WE WERE FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES AT ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL FOR 12 YEARS.

TIM TRUITT

April 20, 2013

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