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Visitation will be held Saturday, May 27, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the memorial service to start at 11 a.m. at Mulberry Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 3, at 11 a.m. at Pelican Cemetery in Pelican, La.
He is survived by his daughter, Candace Cecile Rankin; granddaughter, Kriss Ann Usie; brother, Donald Rankin and wife, Margie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine DeRoche Rankin; parents, Frank E. Rankin Sr. and Candace J. Rankin; four sisters; and six brothers.
Paul was an U.S. Air Force veteran and worked for Terrebonne Parish School Board for 33 years as an administrator.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Autism Speaks.
Samart Bayou Blue is in charge of arrangements.
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Johnny Lottinger
May 30, 2017
Kandi,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find peace knowing that your Dad is in a better place. He was a gentle, kind soul who's presence made this earth a better place. He was loved by many and will not be forgotten. His spirit still lives, especially within you. He will always be with you and looking out for you and Kriss. I know how hard it will be for you with him no longer physically on earth. But, in time, it will get easier and I hope you can smile when you think of him. I know he is smiling as he as reunited with your mother and our Lord. And, he is also smiling because he loves you and Kriss so much and knows the glory of Heaven where you will all see each other again. RIP Mr. Rankin. I hope the world can have more people like you in it.
Erica Abrams
May 26, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Robert. I remember him as being very soft spoken and very kind. Please know that I am keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Erica Roppolo Abrams
Sheryl Matherne Scott
May 24, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Rankin's passing. I was a former student of his at Boudreaux Canal Elementary School in the mid 1960's. Years later I worked for him as a substitute teacher when he was the principal of that same school. I remember him to be a kind, soft-spoken and hardworking man who was truly dedicated to his profession. I know he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. Romans 8:18
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