William E. Lanham (Bill Traub), 67, of Gassaway formerly of Clay, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at his home after a battling many illnesses.
He was a United States Army Veteran.
He was a loving brother, father, uncle and papa. He is preceded in death by his parents Erman and Louella Traub and sister Frances Samples.
Bill is survived by his children Regina Eberle of Pennsylvania, Billie Jo (Larry) Huffman of Walton, Michael Lanham of Clay, William "Billy" Lanham of Gassaway and Leslie and (Clinton) Blanton of Ovapa, brothers, Terry (Peggy) Traub of Clay, Gary (Josie) Barnes of Clay , sister Linda (Jarrell) Truman of Clay, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Graveside service will be held 3:00 P.M. Saturday October 20, 2012 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Wallback, WV. On-line condolences may be sent to the family at www.carlwilsonfuneralhome.com
Wilson-Shamblin-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Lanham family.