Jay L. Rankin Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jay L. Rankin of Early, Texas, who passed away on November 8, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jay L. Rankin to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Samuel LaFayette Rankin and Nettie Lee Rankin; his siblings, Coy Rankin, Bill Rankin, Ray Rankin, Gaynell Nelms and June Rankin; and his siblings-in-law, Jewel Rankin, Irene Rankin, Charlene Hines, Marvin Hines, Garvin Sumner, Shelby Vandivere and Willie Vandivere.
He is survived by: his wife Ernestine Vandivere; his children, Gene Rankin (Viana) of Clyde, Laquetta Rankin and Mary Rankin of Early; his grandsons, Rob Walker (Shelley) of Lubbock and Sean Rankin (Jennifer) of Lake Brownwood; his sisters, Wanda Sumner of Hillsboro, Ruth Mouring (Bob) of Marysville and Betty Barnhill (Billy) of Georgetown; and his sisters-in-law, Georgia Vandivere of Houston, Sue Vandivere of Rising Star and Nadine Pilcher (Jack) of San Angelo. He is also survived by five great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
