William Paul Rankin

July 24, 1926 - February 12, 2019

William Paul Rankin of Ironton, Missouri passed away February 12, 2019 at The Baptist Home at the age of 92 years. He was born July 24, 1926 in Adona, Arkansas the son of the late Otto Harris and Novie Lee (Brown) Rankin. William was united in marriage to Melba Jewel Conrade, who survives, on August 8, 1947. He is also survived by four children; Stephen Rankin of St. Louis, Missouri, Deborah (Charles) Angelo of Imperial, Missouri, Bruce Rankin of Mesa, Arizona, and Phillip (Sharon) Rankin of St. Louis, Missouri. Also surviving are his sisters, Juanita Crafton of Hemitite, Missouri, Thelma Marxer of Hillsboro, Missouri, and Evelyn Teal of Town & Country, Missouri, 12 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. William was preceded in death by his daughter, Judith Rankin, his brother Harold Rankin and his sister Marie Young. William was a member of the First Baptist Church of Arnold. He had served as a teacher, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent and Chairman of Deacons Baptist Churches in St. Louis and Ironton, Missouri. He served our country in the United States Army during WWII.