Richard John Rankin - Obituary

ichard John Rankin was born on January 7, 1931, in Six-Mile Run, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, to Edgar and Rosanna Rankin. He graduated from Saxon Liberty High School. After high school, Richard worked in the logging industry before becoming a truck driver. On July 23, 1952, Richard entered the United States Army. He completed basic airborne training and was assigned to the Airborne Squadron at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was later stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where he served as a clerk typist. Richard was subsequently transferred to the U. S. Army Reserve, where he completed his eight years of military service. Richard had five children, three sons, who predeceased him, and two daughters. He was also blessed with nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Condolences may be made by using the Memories link on this page.