Richard Rankin Obituary
The memory of Richard Rankin of Batesburg, South Carolina, who passed away on September 26, 2025 at the age of 68, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lyston Ray "Dick" and Mildred Louise Wingard Rankin; his son Wayne Taylor; his brother Henry Rankin; and his brother-in-law Bill Wise, Jr..
He is survived by: his friend Robert; his daughters, Jessica Smith (Whitney Smith) and Joani Rankin; his siblings, David Rankin (Sheril) and Paula Wise; his grandson River Smith; his nephew Chuck Rice; his nieces, Wendy Derrick, Jennifer Ricard, Amanda Lindner, Alicia Crockett and Stephanie Hartley; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Treigh Clark, Caden Ricard, Olivia Derrick, Hadley Lindner, Kaylee Clark, Dalton Ricard, Kenzie Ricard, Wyatt Derrick, Brianna Hartley, Landon Hartley, Jonah Hartley, Nikki, Rebecca, Jordan Rice, Blake Rice, Caroline Rice and Junior Rice; his close friends, Brian Senterfeit, Malcom Bryant and Sandy Cary; and his pet Phoenix. He is also survived by friends, family members.
