Clarence Colton "Chic" Rankin

Clarence Colton "Chic" Rankin passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at Riverside Convalescent Center, Smithfield, Va., after an eventful and enjoyable life. He was born in Staunton, Va., June 23, 1922, resided for many years in Richmond, Va., and subsequently retired to Miami, Fla. He was predeceased by his parents, David Michael and Bessie Painter Rankin; his wife, Ruby M. Rankin; a sister, Ruby M. Bosserman; four brothers, Shelton M. Rankin, Robert M. Rankin, Grover H. Rankin and David Junior Rankin. Family members include two daughters, Linda R. Dickens and husband, E. Dana Dickens, of Suffolk, and Betty R. Hobart and husband, K. Bruce Hobart, of Richmond; a son, P. Michael Rankin and wife, Dian H. Rankin, of Richmond; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; his lifelong friend and brother-in-law, Richard M. Bosserman of Austin, Texas, and many others whose lives he touched along his journey. Mr. Rankin served his country as a master sergeant, United States Army, and was honorably discharged in 1946. He shared his faith by example to youth groups while worshipping at Sherbourne United Methodist Church, was a resolute and devoted father to his children, a care giver to those in need, and an example to his coworkers during a long tenure with E.I. Dupont. He was a member of Manchester Lodge No. 14, AF&AM, received the Scottish Rite, served with distinction in the Provost Guard and as ACCA Temple's Potentate in 1986. In retirement he continued his commitment to youth ministry at Miami Shores Baptist Church. Visitation with family to celebrate his life will take place on Thursday, January 20, 2005, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the ACCA Shrine Center, 1712 Bellevue Avenue, Richmond, Va., and again on Friday, January 21, 2005 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. in the Henry Funeral Home, Staunton. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2005, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to the Shriners Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 9217, Richmond, Va. 23227.