Jerry Newton Trantham
July 2, 1935 ~ February 9, 2025
Born in:
Canton, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Jerry Newton Trantham, 89, passed away under the care of the Charles George VA Medical Center on Sunday, February 9, 2025. His family expresses their thanks to the care and compassion shown by the VA nurses, staff and doctors.
Jerry was a son of the late Lloyd and Ivy Ford Trantham. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, JoAnn, son and daughter-in-law, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
The funeral service, with Marine Corps honors, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, Black Mountain. Burial will follow in the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Appalachian Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 824, Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: February 13, 2025 2:00 pm
Western Carolina State Veteran's Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828)669-0684
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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So sorry to hear of Jerry passing. Praying for this family.
Betty Hensley
My thoughts go out to the entire family. Jerry was such a jolly soul. All the memories and laughs I have of him and my dad. All the times on the dance team you just couldn’t help but laugh when you were around him. Randy, cherish all the wonderful memories you have
Aunt Joann & Randy and the rest of the family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.❤️🙏🏻
What a man, what a friend, what an employee……Jerry was a very positive man who was quiet by today’s standard but he was a great positive influence on his family, friends and co-workers. He loved his country. It was an honor and privilege to work with him. He always made time for you if you had a problem. He genuinely cared. And the man could dance! God bless you, brother. Semper Fi. Warmest regards to Jo Ann and family.
Sorry to hear about the loss of my cousin Jerry. He was a super fellow with a sweet and kind personality and I loved watching him dance. Prayers for JoAnn and all the family. Jean Trantham Littlejohn
You will be missed! You always put a smile on my face when you had something to say or blame on me for being a “yankee”. Loved shooting pool in the garage, Saturday night bowling or just hanging out by the pool in the back yard. All my love and prayers to JoAnn (mom) and the rest of the family.