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Randall Rankin Obituary
Randall D. "Randy" Rankin, 69, passed away Monday, December 4, 2017, in St. James (Mo.) Veteran's Home.
He was born August 16, 1948, in Washington, a son of the late Dale K. Rankin and Irene E. Rankin.
Mr. Rankin was a 1966 graduate of Trinity High School and a 1970 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.
After graduation, he specialized in nuclear power and served in the James Madison and J. Mendel Rivers submarines for five years.
After his military service, Mr. Rankin earned a master of business administration degree from Carnegie Mellon University. Subsequently, he worked for Booz Allen Hamilton, followed by General Electric. He then founded his own private consulting firm, Rankin and Associates.
In 1995, he married the late Jeanne Rankin and worked for Bank One in Columbus, Ohio. He then suffered cardiac arrhythmia, which led to his residency in St. James Veteran's Home.
Surviving are two sons, Campbell (Alexandra) Rankin and Alexander Rankin from his first wife, Ruth Rankin; twin grandsons Myles and Charles Rankin; two sisters, Carol (Donald) Resek and Renee (David) Scarborough; a brother, Jeff (Denise) Rankin; and nephews and nieces.
A private burial service will be held Friday, December 15, in National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township.
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Bill Dixon
December 20, 2017
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Randall's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Randall's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16
Randall D. Rankin LT, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Richard Thomas
December 14, 2017
A great childhood friend.... So much time spent together. And I am thankful for that. He will be missed. With my deepest sympathy to the Rankin Family.
Carole Malmgren
December 13, 2017
So sorry to hear of Randy's passing. Prayers to his family for peace and blessings.
Dave Kuhn
December 11, 2017
R.I.P.Randy. My condolences to your family. You were one class act. you will always be remembered.
Bob Haught
December 11, 2017
Randy was a level-headed, stand-up guy. He was on the THS football team that beat Wash High our senior year and I ran a leg of the mile relay on the track team with him. A great role model who will be sorely missed.
wilma mcclay
December 11, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss, Carol. Prayers to your family.
Linda Wise
December 11, 2017
I grew up in Wolfdale with Randy and the guys from Wolf Ave. Sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy. My condolences to his family. Linda Foringer Wise
Shirley Szopo
December 11, 2017
So sorry to hear if Randy's passing! My condolences to the whole family. We all have good memories of Randy growing up in Washington
Doug Shunk
December 11, 2017
Rankin Family,
What a great friend he was growing up together in Wolfdale and throughout our days @ THS.
May you rest in peace...my friend.
Doug Shunk
Duncan, SC
December 11, 2017
An absolutely brilliant guy. Many fun time growing up memories. Carol, Renee and Jeff, my thoughts are with you as I reflect on the past and my utmost respect for your mom and dad.
Jan M.
Judy Rankin
December 11, 2017
We send our thoughts and prayers to Randy's family. I went to high school with Randy and John ( my husband) is his second cousin.
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