WILLIAM THEODORE RANKIN Jr.
WILLIAM THEODORE RANKIN Jr.
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GREENSBORO — William Theodore Rankin Jr., 84, of Greensboro transitioned on Saturday December 15, 2012 after a long and valiant battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 18, 1928 in Greensboro to the late William T. Rankin Sr. and the late Cora Elizabeth Presley Rankin.
A homegoing celebration will be held Saturday December 22 at the Sharpe Rd Church of Christ at 11 a.m. with visitation 30 minutes prior to the service. A military burial will be held Monday December 24 at the Salisbury National Cemetery.
Affectionately known as "The Great American", "Junior", "W.T." and "Mi Dah", he served in the US Marine Corps. Throughout his life, he was a hard worker who dearly loved his family. He was very easy to attach to and was a longtime member of the Church of Christ (Dorchester, MA and Greensboro).
He was preceded in death by his wife Mable A. Rankin, daughter Cora Rankin, his parents and brother Alfred Rankin.
Survivors include: daughters; Claudelle Duncan (Terrence Sr.), Cynthia Epps (Cleveland), Cia Khan (Waheed) and Chrystal Carr (the one who took excellent care of Daddy); grandchildren: Evan (Latoya), Terrence Jr., Everett, Nickolas, Marques and Maya; sisters: Thelma Gilcrest, Clara Pires (Vasco) and Gloria Chapman, all of Massachusetts, and other relatives; special longtime friend Paul Sanders (Claudie) and his church family.
This is a huge loss for our family. He will always be a part of each of us. Our love is his love; his love is our love forever.
The Allen and Associates Mortuary, Inc. is assisting the family
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Clyde Springfield Jr
December 28, 2012
To Cynthia and the Rankin family, my deepest sympathy to you at this time. May God be with you today and always.
December 21, 2012
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
December 21, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate the life of your dad and all he meant to each of you.He will live on in you memories and heart.
Sincerely,
Oneida Judd & Family
James Gilstrap
December 20, 2012
Junior kept my favorite sister happy and had 5 wonderful daughters. I'll keep him and my neices in my prayers forever. I've lost so many of my siblings and Junior is among them. May God take you and Mable and Cora to his place of rest. James
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Sis. Linda Johnson
December 20, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Rankin Family. Bro Rankin was a courageous warrior in the Lord and will forever be remembered for his passion for the Lord's work. My prayers are with your family today and the days to come.
December 20, 2012
To Claudell and the Rankin Family My Family aand I would like to send our deepest Sympathy and Prayers...Mr. Rankin is at PEACE AND NO MORE PAIN... MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU...LOVE TONI
Gloria Gibson
December 20, 2012
Sorry for your loss Claudale and family. I am sure your father will surely be missed. You are in my prayers.
Harry Lee (STEVE) Stevenson
December 20, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Marsha Hilt
December 20, 2012
I remember Jr & Mabel living in the same brownstone in Boston with my family. Mabel was my first cousin and she loved her husband dearly. God Bless the Rankin family.
Latoya Rankin
December 20, 2012
I will miss you grandfather-in-law. You were so kind to me and always made me feel like family. I will always remember how you use to tell Evan Rankin (Your Grandson) to make sure he treat me like a queen and make sure am always happy. I have so many memories to look back on. I will always miss you and remember you as a fighter!!!
Anissa Bledsoe
December 20, 2012
To the Rankin Family- My deepest sympathy and thoughts are with each of your during this difficult time. I remember Brother Rankin as a mighty warrior for the Lord. May God comfort you in the days to come.
William Arrington
December 20, 2012
Sgt. Rankin, once a Marine, Always a Marine. You have your final orders to be with the Lord. Your family and friends will miss you dearly. Fair winds and following seas and long may your big jib draw.
Evan Rankin
December 20, 2012
Grandad u will always b a part of my life u saw me grow from a young boy t a man u were more like a father t me I will never forgot da good time we shared love u grandad.
Mattie Gilstrap
December 20, 2012
I will miss my brother-in-law, who was affectionately known as "The Great American". My condolences to his daughters, grandchildren, siblings and remaining relatives. I am sure his children will miss his "Rankin discipline". May God grant him eternal peace and happiness.
Inez Marcelino
December 20, 2012
I've only known you for a short time. You were a great time and fun to be around with. You could make a lot of people laugh and smile. You will truly be missed. It was an honor meeting such a nice and kind person like you. Thank you for coming to into my life.
Thomas Rahming
December 20, 2012
My condolence to the Rankin family I know that words don't take away your pain but our prayers love and support will help to ease it....with my deepest regards for Claudelle my co-worker and friend and your entire family...
Thomas Rahming and family.
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