Frank Rankin

Frank Rankin was born on April 12, 1939, in Trenton, Mississippi, to the late Maebell and William Rankin. He was raised in a loving home by his older sister, Willie Mae, and was one of thirteen children.

On September 14, 2026, Frank peacefully answered the call to his eternal home at University Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.

At an early age, Frank accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized. He was a faithful and longtime member of New Chapel United Methodist Church, where he served diligently as a Deacon until his health no longer permitted him to do so. His faith was an important part of his life, and he remained committed to serving God and others.

Throughout his working years, Frank was known as a hardworking and dependable man. He worked as a truck driver for Choctaw Maid Feed Mill and later as a live-haul driver for Lady Farms. In his later years, he served as a security guard before retiring.

Frank was first united in marriage to the late Clytia Rankin, and to this union, five children were born. In his later years, Frank was blessed with a special companion, Effie Marie, and together they welcomed two children.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, a son, four brothers, and six sisters.

Frank leaves to cherish his precious memories and celebrate his life his children: Shandra Wash of Forest, Mississippi; Lynda Wash of Chicago, Illinois; Barbara Wade of Pulaski, Mississippi; Sandra Lotts of Jackson, Mississippi; Boris Wash of Forest, Mississippi; Catina Rushing (Kenneth) of Walnut Grove, Mississippi; and Daphne Bradford (Charles) of Forest, Mississippi; Grandchildren, Lateshia, Dacia, Shakendra, Brittney, DeKendrick, Joshua, TeAria, Ariana, Blake, Zarria, Jeremy; Great-Grandchildren, Lataveon, CetZylian, Xavier, Ceddasheen; Great-Great-Grandchildren, La Mier, Radien, Liam, Ryland, Aralynn; a loving devoted sister Oreadus Wash of Forest, MS; special friend Joe Burnside; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.