Jerry Rankin Obituary

Jerry Rankin, born on June 14, 1939, passed away on August 23, 2026. Jerry leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jerry Rankin to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William H. Rankin and Frances VernaDeason. He is survived by: his wife Mary Frances Rankin of Crestview; his children, Suzanne Elizabeth Bass (Michael Douglas Bass), Jerry Robert Rankin (Karen Greene Rankin), Cynthia Lynn Vigil (Elias Daniel Vigil) and James Scott Rankin; his grandchildren, Sam Michael Bass (Alexandra Nicole Bass), Elizabeth Ann Simmons (Chasen Drake Simmons), Briana Aileen Vigil, Caitlyn Ainsley Marie Vigil, Gideon David Vigil, Gabriel Aaron Vigil, Jacob James Rankin, Wyatt Scott Rankin and Lily-Sue Tallulah Rankin; and his great grandchildren, Brigham Kye Simmons and Suttyn Grace Simmons.

In Lieu of Flowers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to either Florida Baptist Disaster Relief or Trail Life USA, two organizations close to Jerry's heart, in honor of his lifelong commitment to faith and service. Trail Life USA: Give online at traillifeusa.com/donate, or mail a check to Trail Life USA, 10612Augusta Road, Belton, SC 29627.