KNOXVILLE, TN – Milton Nathaniel Rankin, the son of the late Mr. Luther Milton Rankin and Arizona Dooley Rankin, was born May 26, 1947 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. God gently closed his eyes, Friday October 11, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Rankin received his education in the Public Schools of Hamilton County.
He professed his hope in Christ at an Early Age.
He served his country with four years in the military that included two years in Vietnam.
He leaves to mourn his passing a devoted daughter, Shawn Williams (Wayne) Hamilton, of Knoxville, Tenn; two granddaughters, Jessica Torez of Virginia and Alexandria Hamilton of Ohio; a very special longtime companion of 30 years, Ms. Barbara Johnson of Rockwood, TN; two brothers, Ricky Rankin of Bakewell, TN, Arthur ( Betty) Rankin of Nashville, TN; one sister, Phylis (JT) Knox of Portland, TN and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends, 4-4:30 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Jarnigan’s Chapel; funeral service, 4:30 p.m., Rev. William Caldwell, Officiating.
Interment 11:30 a.m., Monday, E. Tennessee State Veteran’s Cemetery.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
www.jarnigansmortuary.com