The memory of Ronald L. Rankin of Shelbyville, Illinois, who passed away on July 1, 2025 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ronald L. Rankin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Loran Rankin and Margaret Rankin (McCluer); his brother Dick Rankin; and his sister-in-law LaQuita Rankin. He is survived by: his wife Hazel Reynolds of Shelbyville; his sons, Jerry of Shelbyville, Ronnie K. (Karen Endsley) of Shelbyville and Michael of Findlay; his grandchildren, Alicia Klauser (Jodie) of Shelbyville, Jacie Johnson of Minnesota and Sandy Smith (Brandon) of Shelbyville; his great grandchildren, Landen, Lucas, Caroline, Noah Klauser, Ashlyn, Andria, Avery Johnson, Paige Endsley, Brody, Tori and Mya Smith; and his siblings, Martha Vits of Champaign and John Rankin (Marie) of Missouri. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Lockart-Green Funeral Home-Shelbyville (302 W Main St, Shelbyville, IL 62565). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, July 5th 2025 at the Glenwood Cemetery (308 E North 6th St, Shelbyville, IL 62565).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shelbyville Church of Christ and may be mailed to Lockart-Green Funeral Home, 302 W Main St., Shelbyville, IL 62565.