William Virgil “Bill” Tranum, age 80, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 05, 2022, at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center.
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, on April 18, 1942, he was a son of the late Irby, Sr. & Ellen Jones Tranum. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Army National Guard with six years of dedicated service. Before retirement, he was the owner/operator of Draftec Steel for over 18 years. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed traveling, photography, music, singing, and playing the piano. He was a faithful member of Hills Crossing Baptist Church in Clarkesville, where he was a part of the Joyful Noise Sunday School Class as well as various church activities.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Dionne Tranum; sister, Mary Ann Tranum; as well as his brothers, Irby Tranum, Jr. & Wallace Tranum.
Survivors include his loving wife of 42 ½ years, Pat White Tranum of Clarkesville, GA; daughter, Leticia Tranum of Anniston, AL; granddaughter, MiKinzi Doris Edwards of Anniston, AL; as well as other relatives and friends who were like family.
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 09, 2022, at Hills Crossing Baptist Church, with Pastor David Stancil officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery, with Rev. Walter Singletary officiating at the graveside. Military Honors will be provided by the Grant Reeves Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 09, 2022.
Flowers are accepted or the family respectfully requests that all memorials be made in memory of “Bill Tranum” to Hills Crossing Baptist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1142, Clarkesville, GA. 30523
An online guest registry is available for the Tranum family at www.HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care & professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville, Georgia. (706) 754-6256
