Riley Carr Rankin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Riley Carr Rankin in Clay Center, Kansas, who passed away on November 4, 2025 at the age of 80. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Riley Carr Rankin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmo C. Rankin and Anna Mae Rankin (Carr). He is survived by: his wife Pamela Rankin (Smith) of Santa Rosa, CA; his children, David Rankin (Angela) of San Diego, CA, Brian Rankin (Bridgette) of Westmoreland, KS and Stephanie Patel (Sachin) of Houston, TX; his grandchildren, Tanner, Breanna and Kylie Rankin; his children, Logan, Leah, Luke Rankin, Kalin and Ellie Patel; his stepsons, Greg Johnson (Sandra) of Miami, FL, Mark Johnson of Santa Rosa, CA and Todd Johnson (Amy) of San Francisco, CA; his stepgrandchildren, Leila, Nina, Juliana Johnson, Poppy, Hazel, Daisy Johnson, Mable and Max Johnson; his brother Kelly Rankin (Janice) of Vancouver, WA; his sibling's children, Rachel, Jennifer and John; his sister-in-law Patty Oberhelman (Bruce) of Manhattan, KS; and his sibling's children, Andy and Amy Hatfield.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (918 7th St, Clay Center, KS 67432). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center.
Memorial contributions to the Clay County Educational Endowment Association to establish the Riley Rankin scholarship c/o the funeral home.
