Obituary of James H. Trankle, Jr.

James H. Trankle, Jr. of West Norriton, Pa. passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his home in West Norriton, Pa. with his sister and family at his side. He was 53. James was born in Norristown, Pa. on March 8, 1960. James had been living in West Norriton for the last two years, formerly of Birdsboro, Pa. He graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School, Class of 1978, where he excelled in track. He was an arborist with Asplundh Tree Service. He enjoyed music and the band Kiss was his favorite. He also enjoyed NASCAR and Philadelphia sports. He is survived by his father, James H. Trankle Sr. of Philadelphia, Pa.; his mother, Jacqueline (Mardi) Trankle of Harleysville, Pa.; daughter, Rachel Trankle of Pottsgrove, Pa.; son, Cory Trankle of Pottsgrove, Pa.; grandmother: Helen Trankle of Norristown, Pa.; brother, John Trankle of West Norriton, Pa.; sister, Jodi Hoffman of West Norriton, Pa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. His services and interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: Dale Earnhardt Foundation, 1675 Dale Earnhardt Highway #,3 Mooresville, NC 28115.