James Ronald Rankin; passed away on Saturday, February 15th, 2020. He was 77 years old.

James was born on Oct 30, 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Icy. 3 brothers; Walter, Billy Joe,and Burrell Rankin. Two sisters, Mary Crenshaw and Shirley Fleig.

Survivors includes, his wife Violet Rankin (Baugh); one son; James (Victoria) daughter; Janet (Bryan) of Orlando, Fl and two pets, Princess and Little Bits. Sister; Ida Shaver (Buddy), 2 Brothers; Ray (Leona) and Tommy (Barbara).

7 grandchildren , Sheryl Thompson (Trapper) Valorie Bourk (Josh); Alisha Harned (Gary), Travis Rankin and Adam Eddington (Jennifer] , Adam Clegg (Ashley) and Austin Clegg.

11 great grandchildren, Tatum, Maya, Wyatt, Leland, Skylar, Gavin, Jayda, Devyn, Jolene, Aubrey and Avery.

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