David Oran Rankin

Fond memories of David during his time at Fountain Street Church!

I conducted an interview with Dr. Rankin for the FSC newsletter, in the course of which we spent the better part of a day together at his lovely parsonage in the woods. He was generous with his time and his knowledge and his spirit, and far better at answering than I was at asking.

Remember him well as our minister (FSC)

I remember when Dr. Rankin had the unenviable job of taking over leadership of the Fountain Street Church from Dr. Duncan Littlefair. He appeared to be a good man of charitable temper. In 1989 he conducted the memorial service for my grandmother, Helen Hutchins, an FSC stallwart. I showed so much grief and sorrow, he came to the aisle to steady me. A fine man. I still have his book "Among the Cloud of Witnesses". I am sorry to see he is gone; I am glad to have made his aquaintance. ...

When I was minister to UUCP, he was very kind to me, writing me notes of support and encouragement. The world was a better place because of him. The world IS a better place because of you. Thank you sharing his lively and lovely story. May you be at peace.

Memories of Hope, Love, humor and giving at Fountain Street Church. Blessings always

I´m grateful for having had the opportunity to work at Fountain Street Church during the 80´s. David was a great guy and I appreciated his intellect and wit! My thoughts to Ginger and the family.