John Carlton Rankin Obituary
The memory of John Carlton Rankin (Piedmont, Alabama), who passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 84, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though John Carlton may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those John Carlton touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church (300 N Main St, Piedmont, AL 36272).
Memorials may be made to Wears Valley Ranch, 100 One Free Place, Sevierville, TN 37862 or to The Carlton Rankin Scholarship, Piedmont Education Trust, P.O. 819, Piedmont, Alabama 36272.
