With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wayne Franklin Rankin of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who passed away on April 25, 2024 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wayne Franklin Rankin to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James Chester Rankin and Mildred Case Rankin; and his brothers, Bradley, Bobby, Donnie and Jerry Rankin.

He is survived by : his siblings, Mary Sue Lillie (Ray) and Buddy Rankin of Paris; his wife Martha Rankin; his children, Natalie Parce (David) of Hendersonville and Tony Rankin (Lisa) of Sherrills Ford; his grandchildren, Sarah Rankin (Bobby Quesenbery) of Richmond, Virginia, Logan Parce (Jeni) of Hendersonville, Dylan Butler (Will) of Matthews, Allie Bumgardner (Cory) of Kernersville, Daniel Rankin (Jesse) of Jamestown and Jessica Parce (Zac Key) of Hendersonville; his great grandchildren, James Quesenbery, Tate, Ezra, Madalyn Bumgardner, Graham, Abby, Jordan Butler, Ginny Rankin, Ella and Lucas Parce; and his brother-in-law Jack Plummer. He is also survived by his many nieces, nephews, and sisters-.

Should friends desire, contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Bethel Wesleyan Church or Four Seasons Hospice of Hendersonville.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Asheville Mortuary Services