Thomas "Tom" Walton Rankin

Thomas Walton “Tom” Rankin, 79, husband of Carolyn Ashby Rankin, of Staunton, Virginia passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Rankin was born in Staunton, Virginia on December 21, 1944, a son of the late Claude Walton Rankin and Frances (Harris) Rankin.

Tom was a member of St. James United Methodist Church, the Blanche Gilbert Sunday School class and a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed woodworking in his spare time, participating in outdoor sports activities and attending the sporting events of his children and grandchildren.  Tom was a loving and dedicated husband and father, devoting his time and energies to family responsibilities and he kept his family safe.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of fifty-six years, is a son, Timothy Walton Rankin of Waynesboro; a daughter, Tonya (Rankin) Becker and her husband, Britt of Staunton; five grandchildren, Samuel Ashby Rankin, Maxwell Ashby Becker, Alec Becker, Zac Becker and his fiancée, Maria Bayliss, and Madison Becker and her fiancé, Jason Kros; and two great grandchildren, Hayes Becker and Bennett Becker.  

A memorial service will be held at St. James United Methodist Church by Pastor Lester Kennedy on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The family will welcome all who would like to honor the memories of Tom. Following the service, there will be a light lunch and a time of fellowship in our Fellowship Hall and all are welcome. For any questions or directions please call Pastor Lester Kennedy at 540-460-8164.

Tom’s family is so grateful for the love and care he was given by the very dedicated team of medical care professionals, nurses, and employees of Martha Jefferson Hospital and the Hospice of the Piedmont team.
     It is suggested that those desiring, may make memorial contributions to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA  22911 or St. James United Methodist Church, 3777 Churchville Avenue, Churchville, VA 24437.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton is in charge of his arrangements.