James Rankins's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Signal Mountain, Tennessee

James Rankins

October 5, 1950 - March 17, 2025 (74 years old)

Signal Mountain, Tennessee

James Rankins's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Signal Mountain, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home

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James Rankins

October 5, 1950 - March 17, 2025 (74 years old)

Signal Mountain, Tennessee

James Rankins Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 17, 2025 we had to say goodbye to James Rankins of Signal Mountain, Tennessee. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Rankins to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank and Mary; his wife Sharon Christine Hatt; his siblings, Cranston Lamont (Edna) and Rebekah Mary Faith Hartley; and his brother-in-law Gary Bill Blake.

He is survived by: his stepson Brad Ogle (Esther) of Harrison, TN; his sons, Chris (Steph) of Signal Mountain, TN and Stan (Mindy) of Norwalk, IA; his siblings, Rick (Jureda) of Peru, IN, Mike of Versailles, MO and Pam Blake of Houston, TX; his brother-in-law Doug Hartley of Greenwood, IN; and his grandchildren, Peyton and Maddie Ogle of Signal Mountain, TN.. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Hamilton Funeral Home (4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 at 12:30 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lana's Love Foundation, 1801 East 24th Street Place, Chattanooga, TN 37404.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home



Tue

Mar 25

Visitation

Hamilton Funeral Home
4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

Tue

Mar 25

Visitation

Hamilton Funeral Home
4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

Tue

Mar 25

Funeral service

Hamilton Funeral Home
4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

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