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David Thaddeus Augusta Rankin Jr.

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David Thaddeus Augusta Rankin Jr. "Dave", 70, of Bigelow passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014. He was born in Altheimer, Ark. on Dec. 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 50 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 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014. In remembrance, the family is asking that donations be made to Wounded Warriors, Veterans of Foreign Wars or Disabled Vets of America. For online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published December 22, 2014

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