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Mr. Rankin was born in Matoon, IL and was a long-time resident of Jacksonville, FL. He was currently residing in Yulee, FL. He was a painter with the Duval County School Board and he retired after twenty-two years of service. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy and was a member of the Living Water Church. He is preceded in death by his late wife; Victoria Lee. He found love again and had thirteen great years with his wife Sarah Joyce Rankin. He was also preceded in death by two sisters; Delores Mason and Margaret Davis and two brothers; Robert McDonald and James Rankin. Survivors include two daughters; Sara Friend (Robert) and Billie Jean Shoot (David) and four grandchildren; Cole Friend, Blake Friend, Laila Shoot and Shelby Shoot.
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