John Denzal Trantham, 76, of China Spring, passed away Friday, January 18, at his residence. Graveside services will be 2:30 pm Wednesday, January 23 at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Corsicana, with Darrell Price officiating. John was born August 12, 1936 in Platter, Oklahoma to Frank Harold and Mary Lee (Langford) Trantham. He was an Insulation and Sheet Metal worker for many years and was a member of the Local 66 in Borger, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Francis Freer; and brother, Tommy Trantham. Survivors include his children, Johnnie Douglas Trantham of Elm Mott, Terry Denzal Trantham of China Spring and Sunnee Debona of Lacy Lakeview; sisters, Lavanda Minyard of Oklahoma, Audrey Bates of New York, Ellowese Cancil of Oklahoma and Virginia Naughtin of Texas; brother, Frank Trantham of Texas; 7 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.