David Tranum

Charles "David" Tranum, 66, of Scott City died Monday, May 6, 2019, at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis.

He was born Oct. 20, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Lem Orgill Jr. and Frances McElroy Tranum.

David was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on Feb. 2, 1972, and was honorably discharged from active duty March 15, 1976.

He enjoyed the outdoors and was always trying a new challenge, including rock climbing, spelunking, canoeing, remote-controlled aircraft and long-range shooting competition. He was a serious bicyclist, riding 50 to 70 miles an outing right up until this illness stopped him. David was a beloved member of his community. He was well known as someone always willing to help the people he lived around, and they all appreciated his knowledge and help.

Loving survivors include his mother, Frances Brotherton of Cape Girardeau; two siblings, Sherri (Steve) Pierce of Cape Girardeau and Mark Allen Tranum of St. Louis; daughter, Jessica Tranum; three grandchildren, Chris, Haley and Kain of Florida; three nieces, Alisha Tranum, Melissa Pierce and Jennifer Wills; and four nephews, Nathaniel Pierce, Jonathan Pierce, Benjamin Pierce and Marc Tranum.

He was preceded in death by his father, L.O. Tranum Jr., in 2004.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church, with the Rev. David Conley officiating.

Memorials may be made to Maple United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Cremation was accorded by McCombs Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.