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Donald Rankey Obituary
1925 - 2019
Donald E. Rankey, Sr., passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 9, 1925 to the late Lewis V. and Ester P. Rankey. He is preceded in death by sisters Mildred Wright and Marilyn Gordon. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann; sons, David (Patti), Donald Jr. (Pam), and Duane Rankey; 5 grandsons; and 1 great-grandson. Donald was a member of Fishinger and Kenny Church of Christ, a Veteran of WW-II and retired from Columbus Auto Parts Company. A Funeral Service will be held at 11am on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Fishinger and Kenny Church of Christ, 1130 Fishinger Road, Columbus, Ohio 43221 that will be officiated by Greg Tidwell and Clay Brown. Family will receive friends from 10am until time of service. Interment immediately following the service at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL.
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Anna Laura Justice
June 14, 2019
I'm sorry to hear of Don's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thank you Dave for taking the time to bring Don and Ruth Ann out to our house for Blissanns graduation party Sun! It was wonderfur all of us to visit!
Annette Treffert
June 12, 2019
What a happy guy! Cookies will do that to you.
Annette Treffert
June 12, 2019
Kimberly Whitlow Whitlow
June 12, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about Don's passing. We will miss his smile and handshake at every church service. A kind soul, a blessing to all who knew him. Love to you, Ruth Ann, and the entire family. Alan, Kim, Lincoln and Bailey Whitlow
David Stadge
June 12, 2019
Don,Pam,DJ,Morgan,Braden - Vicki and I have your family in our thoughts and prayers in this time of grief.
Rebecca Russell
June 12, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. Bob and Becky Russell
South High School Alumni Association
June 11, 2019
The South High School Alumni Association and its Board of Directors want to express our sympathy and send condolences at the death of your loved one. Our entire South High School family is diminished by his passing.
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