Marion, North Carolina
Edwin Elbert Rankin
1927 — 2020
Edwin Elbert "Bud" Rankin died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13 after a brief illness. He was 93. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lois Jackson Rankin, who died in 2004; by their infant son Richard Earl "Rickey" Rankin in 1954, and by his parents, Earl W. and Beatrice Rankin of Marion, Kentucky. Mr. Rankin is survived by three children: Jaime Stone (Tommy), Marjo Rankin, and Jed Rankin (Susan), all of Marion, and grandchildren Kasey Rankin of London, England, and Jake Rankin of Marion. He is also survived by dear friends Randy and Debbie Goins. A public graveside service for Mr. Rankin will be Saturday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. at McDowell Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dr....