In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Joe Trantham Jr.; one great grandson, J.T. Trantham; one daughter in law, Lisa Rene Trantham; one brother, Wade Trantham; one sister, Josephine Donaldson; two half-sisters, Emma Sanders and Mildred Huff; and two half-brothers, Preston and Bo Trantham.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Marcel Cox Trantham of Monticello; one son, Randall Trantham and wife Peggy of Monticello; one sister, Lois Conrad of Alexandria, LA; one daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Trantham of Monticello; five grandchildren, Trae Trantham, Monica Linely, Zeb, Zack and Elijah Trantham; five great grandchildren, Katie, Jake and Josh Trantham, Briannah Linely and Joseph Gentry; one step great grandson, Lucas Linely; one ex-granddaughter-in-law, Christy Trantham; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R.V. White, Rev. Gary Carter and Rev. Charles Hoover officiating. Burial will be in the Valley Cemetery in Wilmar. Visitation will be 6:00 8:00 p.m. Saturday night at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Ozment-Valley Cemetery, c/o Rene Knowles, 324 Longview Rd. Wilmar, AR 71675. Online guestbook: www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(14)
Karen Pirtle Moellenberndt
Warren, AR Thursday, March 10, 2016 I'm a little late with this...I remember Grandma Pirtle having dinners and Mr. Joe and Ms. Sally would come to. Mr. Joe I believed loved to see people smile and especially his family. Just wanted to let yall know I didn't forget yall.Love to all the family,
Karen Pirtle Moellenberndt
Donna Mann Lytle
Monticello, AR Saturday, November 7, 2015 Sincerely sorry for your loss my sweet Katie and family.Kevin
Fort Worth, TX Tuesday, November 3, 2015 Randall,I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.I didnt know him but have heard he was a hard working good man.
Hoping the best for you and your family.
Stay strong and know that he will never be forgotten.
Thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titusville, FL Wednesday, October 14, 2015 Dear Betty Jo, Marcel & Families,My prayers & thoughts have been with all of you during this very sad & difficult time. Time will help heal.
In Christian Love,
Sharon Shook McIntyre
Joyce Bateman Schell
Granbury, TX Monday, October 12, 2015 Our sympathy to all of Joe's family. My mother, Rosie Bateman and Aunt Elsie were sisters. We cousins played together as children. My sister ,Pauline and Joseph were the same age. May you all find peace in the memories you share.Mike Kelley
Dumas, AR Saturday, October 10, 2015 There's so many good things that we could say about "Pappy" Uncle JoeThat I don't know where to begin . I know this for sure he truely loved his
family . I also know he for 64 years he had a wonderful woman by his side .
Prayers for you aunt "Sally" and everyone that's affected . One thing for sure ,
they don't make folks like uncle Joe any more . Love you all
La Jeana Pirtle
Fayetteville, AR Saturday, October 10, 2015 Our prayers and love are with you all. We will miss Pappa Joe. He was a great man.Lori McCoy
, AR Saturday, October 10, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss! He was a great guy! He will be missed!Roger and Lana Bodiford
Hot Springs, AR Saturday, October 10, 2015 Sorry for your loss Mrs. Trantham. Joe was always the best neighbor to our parents.Joann Adair Holian
Monticello, AR Saturday, October 10, 2015 Marcel and Family ,I feel your pain and so sorry for your loss. My God hold you tight during these days ahead. I will be praying for all of you. God blesssincerely Joann.
Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Friday, October 9, 2015 Dear Marcel and familyI was sorry to hear of Joe Passing He was my favorite Uncle He was so nice to every one and will be missed by many who knew him.
the Lord had seen him suffer so much and knew it was time to call him home Look to the Lord for comfort. Know the family is in our Prayers Hazel and Alan
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, October 9, 2015 My condolences go to Mr. Joe's family. I hope you find comfort in the memories of your loved one. I knew Mr. Joe since I was a small child when his brother married my aunt. And we have been neighbors for 37 years. I'll always remember his driving his truck on the Old Dermott Road with that cigar in his mouth. He never got in a hurry with his driving and I am always in a hurry. There were many times that I would speed past him and he would usually honk at me as if to say, "Slow down girl!!" I am so sorry for your loss..Margaret&BobbyGilliam
Shreveport, LA Friday, October 9, 2015 Bobby Ellis & Margaret T. Gilliam Will Pray for His Familyand Friends
Paula Trantnam
Monticellio, AR Friday, October 9, 2015 My prayers are with you all.. Uncle Joe will be greatly missed.