John Wesley Trammell

1945 - 2025

John Wesley Trammell, 80 of the East Buffalo community, went on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Concord, N.C.
Born Feb. 5, 1945, in Houston, Miss., he was the son of the late Johnny Murray Trammell and Ruth Stroupe Trammell Orr. From the age of six, he lived in Graham County, which he would consider home for the rest of his life.
Never a stranger to hard work, Wesley had his first job with Phillips & Jordan, Inc., at the age of 15 as a laborer, eventually learning to run a chainsaw, which he enjoyed more than anything right up until the last job he was on.
He also operated bulldozers, backhoes and anything else needed on a clearing project. He would continue to work for the rest of his life, founding Wes-Ben with his brother Benny in the 1980s, and eventually working with RICASHA Inc., and Ruby Rentals.
Anyone who ever met Wes will remember that his relentless work ethic was matched by his sense of humor, his humility and his generosity.
He never forgot where he came from and he never missed an opportunity to help anybody around him who needed it, without ever wanting any thanks or recognition in return.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Wanda Sue Trammell Hill and husband Jack Hill; brother, Billy Trammell; sister, Benita Conway; nieces, Rhonda Hill and Tonia Curtis; nephew, James Wesley Orr; and great-nephews, Loudon Orr and Kyle Garver.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Orr Trammell of Robbinsville; son, Ritchie (Sarah) Trammell of Concord, N.C.; grandchildren Slade Trammell of Knoxville, Tenn., Faith (Dylan Johnson) Trammell of Harrisburg, N.C., Tacey (Joe Tietjen) Trammell and Destanee (Cooper Hyatt) Trammell of Charlotte, N.C., Tylen Trammell of Concord, N.C., and Sophie Wang of Starkville, Miss.; as well as step-granddaughters, Emma Gaines of Villa Rica, Ga., and Olivia Gaines of Concord, N.C.
Also surviving him are his sister Sandra (Everett) Myers and brother Benny (Gaye) Orr of Robbinsville; nieces and nephews: Keith (Karen) Hill, Jerry (Monica) Hill, Pam Patterson (Robert), Angela Yeager (Billy), James Murray Trammell (Bonnie), Shane (Susan) Hill, Tabatha Lloyd, Todd (Kendra) Lewis and Kyle Orr; several great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 7 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2025, at Lone Oak Baptist Church.
The Revs. Scott Roper and Deron Shuler officiated.
The family received friends from 4-7 p.m. at the church, prior to the service.
Committal services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Lone Oak Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Larry Icenhower officiated.
Townson-Smith Funeral Home was honored to serve the Trammell family.
An online register is available at townson-smithfuneral home.com.