David "Dave" Thaddeus Augusta Rankin

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David "Dave" Thaddeus Augusta RankinI am a Veteran.

of Bigelow, AR

December 24, 1943 - December 20, 2014

David Thaddeus Augusta Rankin, Jr. ''Dave'', 70, of Bigelow passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2014. He was born in Altheimer, Arkansas on December 24, 1943 to the late Thad and Inez Rankin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Treasa Rankin.
He leaves behind his wife of almost fifty years, Dyann Rankin; daughters Michelle Patrick and Amy Dunlap; grandchildren, Amanda Burns, David Larson, Michael Dunlap, Kymberly Graves, Alexandra Rankin, Daniel Dunlap, Jesse Rankin and Jake Boyce; great-grandchildren, Beth Larson, Emily Graves, Mitchel Burns, Zoey Larson, Ethan Reeves, Layla Watts, Keith Larson, and Madalyn Burns; siblings, Nancy Rankin, Judy Tuite, Phil Rankin, Pam Beach and Lisa Main; also numerous nieces and nephews.
David was loved, respected and admired by everyone that knew him, and will be greatly missed.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at his home for family and friends at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014.
In remembrance, the family is asking that donations be made to Wounded Warriors, Veterans of Foreign Wars, or Disabled Vets of America.

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Paula
Stockton, CA
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

So honored to have known Dave for the short time that I did. Will never forget those early days in Sonora.

Debbie Brown
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, December 22, 2014

With greatest sorrow. You will be missed.
Marie Brown and Debbie Brown

Steve Hillis
Maumelle, AR
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Sunday, December 21, 2014

Dyann

I am so sorry. Dave and your family were great friends to my dad. Dave and dad had many great times. Take care

Steve