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Richard Rankin Obituary

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Richard S. Rankin

Richard S. Rankin 95, a World War II vet, Mason of Springfield, VA, passed away on August 5, 2022.

The father of Wayne (Robin) and Paul; grandfather of Sean and Brie, Corey and Alanna, Ryan Rankin, Katherine and Ben Cranford, and Krissy Pirtle.

He had five great grandchildren: Connor, Laughlin, Abriel, Colson and Elody.

The visitation will be on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home in Alexandria, VA from 3 to 7 p.m. The interment will be on the following Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at National Memorial Park at 11 a.m.

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 16, 2022.

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Steve & Karen Thiebaut

August 14, 2022

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15

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home

1500 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22302

Aug

16

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

National Memorial Park

7400 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22046

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1500 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302

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