Kenneth Trantham

Kenneth Hendrix Trantham, 84, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, February 25, 2010 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late Curtis Dewey and Thelma Reed Trantham. He was a retired heating and air conditioning technician for the VA Medical Center in Asheville NC, and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Big Level Baptist Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Margaret Wilson Trantham of the home; two daughters, Debbie Wilson of Rutherfordton and Connie Trantham of Rutherfordton; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 3 PM Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 at Big Level Baptist Church Mill Spring, NC. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military rites provided by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials may be made in Mr. Trantham’s memory to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.