James Rankin

James E. Rankin Sr., 73, of Chattanooga, passed away suddenly from an accident Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014, at his residence. Jim has been the devoted husband of Peggy for 32 years. He has been an active member of City Church of Chattanooga for 32 years, also, serving the Lord as a deacon and elder. Jim enjoyed his retirement and loved going to yard sales, fishing and tinkering with his many lawn mowers. He was happiest surrounded by family, especially grandchildren and church friends. He was retired from U.S. Pipe with 44 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Earl and Genoma Rankin; brother, Willard Rankin; sister, Faye Tudors; grandson, Joshua McCrary. Surviving relatives; wife, Peggy; sons. James E. (Christine) Rankin Jr., Gary R. (Jodi) Hancock Jr. ; daughters, Jane R. (Eddie) Clines, Kellye H. (Jerry) Blevins; brother, Billy Rankin; sisters, Edna O'Connor and Louise McKeel; grandchildren, Crystal (Jason) McCullough, Taylor (Bryan) Bowen, Crystal Grochola, Seth Blevins, Dylan Blevins, Michelle Brown and Andrea Brown; great-grandchildren, Bryce, Dylan, Devin, Seth, Kaydence, Olivia, Aliyah, McKenzie, Jordan and Jim's much loved cat "Trouble" . Special friends, the Cleckler family; Arnold, Dana, Catherine, Evelyn, Elizabeth and Noah. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014, at City Church with Dr. Mike Chapman officiating. The interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute. The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m. today at the funeral home and 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 East Brainerd Road.