Gary Glen Rankin Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Gary Glen Rankin, age 74 of Perryville, passed away January 25, 2022. He was born in Perryville, Arkansas on March 27, 1947, to RL “Cookie” and Lenora “Pete” Sloss Rankin and is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Kathy Crowson, son Cody Charles (Wife Jennifer), daughter Joanna, and sister ReGina Clay. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers James, Daniel, and his twin brother Larry. After graduating from Perryville High School, Gary served his country as a Navy Seabee in Vietnam. He was a Union Ironworker by trade and retired from the Arkansas Gazette in Little Rock. Gary enjoyed fishing, traveling, and outdoor adventures with his family. He was an avid history buff, especially Western American events. As a devoted husband, father, and brother, Gary was loved and admired by many as a good man, a second dad, friend, and anchor of strength. Gary wished to be cremated and was adamant that a celebration of life be planned for friends and family instead of a funeral. Fisherman’s Prayer I pray that I may live to fish Until my dying day. And when it comes to my last cast, I then most humbly pray: When in the Lord's great landing net And peacefully asleep That in His mercy I be judged Big enough to keep. Unknown

Gary Glen Rankin

March 27, 1947 - January 25, 2022