William E. (Bill) Trantham age 80 of Raton passed away Thursday December 19, 2019 in Raton. He was born July 15, 1939 in Shreveport, LA the son of Carlos and Ida Williams-Trantham. Bill was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea and Vietnam. Bill also was a truck driver. He loved playing poker with his friends and was affectionately know as Wild Bill, and was a member of the CB club.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Anna, brother PJ, son Robert and grandson Harlan Barber. Bill is survived by two daughters, Shelly Barber of Raton and Wendy Griffin of Carlsbad, NM. Two sons, Tim Trantham of Lubbock, TX and Doug Trantham of Colorado Springs, CO, his cousin Johnny Williams of Arizona. 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Many friends and nieces and nephews.
There will be a celebration of love for Bill Saturday December 28, 2019 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the K-Bobs restaurant in Raton. All are welcome to attend.
Arrangements for Bill Trantham are under the direction of the Yaksich-Long Funeral Home of Raton.
