Birth date: Nov 13, 1930 Death date: Dec 16, 2010
Services for Dr. Ted Rankin, 80, of Gladewater will be held on Monday, December 20, 2010 at the Rader Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, December 19, 2010. D Read Obituary
I worked with Dr. Rankin at Medical Pathology in Longview Texas along with Dr. Clifton.
Dr.Rankin was a wonderful person who treated everyone with kindness and respect.
I was so sorry to hear of his passing. I pray his family has found comfort and their hearts continue to heal as it is so hard to let go of our loved ones.
Sincerely,
Judith Weissinger##imported-begin##Judith Weissinger##imported-end##
Ted and I were members of the class of '48, Jackson High School. I never knew him without a brilliant smile. We had the same friends, dated the same girl who became well known internationally in Methodist work:"Twick" Coopper Morrison. I'm sure She's among those welcoming him. Upon hearing of Ted's passing it seemed like becoming Forrest Gump standing at the grave of a loved one hearing myself saying,
"Mamma always said that dying was just part of life,...but I wish it wasn't." Disconnecting hurts. KWJ##imported-begin##Dr. King Jamison##imported-end##
We were so sorry to hear about Dr. Rankin. Our prayers are with the entire Rankin family.##imported-begin##Delores & David Morris##imported-end##
I was shocked when I read the news that Dr. Ted had gone home. I sat next to him at the Creative Writing Class at Kilgore College for the Fall Session of 2010. What a wonderful man he was, so inventive with his words. His stories were marvelous. I'm just a beginner in the writing field and what a mentor to have next to me. I will miss him and his mentoring. Charlotte Verga##imported-begin##Charlotte Verga##imported-end##
I worked with Dr.Rankin at GSMC and his pathology lab. He was a wonderful person to talk to and hear stories especially about his mother and his children. Dr. Rankin was one of the most kind and generous men that I knew. My prayers are with you during this difficult time. What an honor to know such a wonderful man!##imported-begin##mandy bradshaw##imported-end##
Ted was like another father to me. The stories between my dad, Ted and Bagley were better than any best seller you could buy. I will miss him deeply. I know he and my dad are having a blast. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.##imported-begin##Amy VanSickle Nichols##imported-end##
What a shock! - We last saw Ted at our NETWO Christmas Party. He was a gracious, gentle man. Your family is in our prayers!##imported-begin##Karen & Mike Watt##imported-end##
Dear Mari, Jennifer, and family,
It's with sadness that I learned of your father's passing. I have nothing but the fondest memories and the utmost respect for your dad. He was dear to my father and holds a special place in my heart.
Most sincerely,
Emily Clifton##imported-begin##Emily Clifton##imported-end##
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family and friends.
Ted was a kind and caring person,he will be greatly missed.Ted was a good friend to my dad. May peace be with you.
Beth Van Sickle##imported-begin##Beth Van Sicle Ingram##imported-end##
To the family of Dr. Rankin I extend my sympathy. I met him back in the 1980's at GSMC through my job with the Longview Police Department. He was always very friendly and I had the utmost respect for him as a person and as a pathologist.##imported-begin##Bob Holcomb##imported-end##
