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Thomas Rankin

Houston, Texas

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Thomas J. Rankin, Jr. April 21. 1941September 14, 2012Thomas Joseph Rankin, Jr. ran through heaven's gates on September 14, 2012. Thomas was born to Thomas Joseph Rankin, Sr. and Margaret Eugenia Bryan in Houston on April 21, 1941. He graduated from Lamar High School and attended The University...

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Sharon, Bethelyn and Family -
I am terribly sorry to hear of Tommy's passing and would like to express my condolences. I have just received the sad news from Keri. Tommy was a class gentleman and I know he will be deeply missed by you and his loving family and all who knew him.

To Sharon and Family, Pam and I are very sorry for the passing of Tommy, Jr.. We send our love, and hope the peace he has found comforts you all.

Sharon and Family,
We too are heartbroken by Tommy's passing, but are comforted by the knowledge that he is in heaven. We feel lucky to have loved him and be loved by him. He will not be forgotten.

Sharon, Bethlyn, Laurie, Sherie and Tommy, my heart is saddened for your loss. Devoted husband, loving father, and my famlies dearest friend. He never failed to check on my Mom and Dad.
Our Love to you All.

To the Rankin Family -

I don't remember not knowing this boy, man and dear friend.

We were in kindergarten at River Oaks all the way through Lanier and Lamar together. We lived through the young and adolescent stages of our lives together and somehow made it through.

Tommy was born of caring loving parents - who like all our parents - were clones of one another. This meant wherever we went as children and big kids, the rules were the same filled with all the "please's...

Sharon and Bethelyn--I am so sorry to hear about Tommy's passing. He was a nice man who was always very patient with us! My prayers are with you all in this difficult time.