He is survived by his partner of 35 years, Beverly Moore, one son, William Trantham and one daughter, Sheri Flores, both of Michigan, and three grandchildren, Sierra and Savanna Flores and Austin Caudill.
A memorial service will be held 2:00pm Saturday, December 12, 2015 at East LaPortes Grace Community Church in Sylva.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.cottenfuneralhome.com