Jack Glenn Rankin

Jack Rankin of Lake City, FL, died peacefully at Haven Hospice on May 17, 2011. He was born June 2, 1939, in McKeesport, PA, the son of Emerson (Red) and Helen K. Rankin. He moved to St. Petersburg, FL in 1956 and graduated from Northeast High School the following year. He graduated from the University of South Florida in the first graduation class. He received his Masters of Education degree from the University of Florida in 1969. He moved to Lake City in 1970 and became the Assistant Principal of Columbia High School where he worked for 24 and 1/2 years. He completed his retirement after 9 and 1/2 years as Principal of Melrose Park Elementary. After his retirement from the Columbia County School System, Jack became a realtor with Hallmark Real Estate until health required him to resign. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Barbara Rankin Draeger. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ginney, a son Bill (Deedee), of Brandywine, MD, two granddaughters, Brittany and Amanda, and one grandson, Justin (Shawna) and three great-grandchildren, two cousins, two nieces and numerous other relatives. He is also survived by a special family, Debra and Chuck Robarts of Lake City and their children, Daniel (Angie), Bryan, Brittany, Charlie, and Daniel¹s daughter, Callie. He also leaves behind his beloved cat, Tabasco. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, Lake City, Florida is in charge of arrangements.

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