Celebrating the life of
George Howard Rankin
August 17, 1923 - September 17, 2012
George H. Rankin, 89, died Monday, September 17, 2012. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, August 17, 1923 and attended Cleveland public schools. He graduated from Case School of Applied Science, now Case Western Reserve University, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He received a commission in the Naval Reserve from the US Naval Academy during World War II and served in the Pacific Theater. In 1948, he married Phyllis Archer of Shaker Heights, Ohio and they had almost 53 years of wonderful life together. He retired from US Steel after 37 years of service and was associated with the steel wire industry for 42 years. Late in his career, he was instrumental in designing and operating one of the first and largest tire wire plants in the USA in Lumber City, Georgia. In 1981, Phyllis and George built a second home at the Landings and in 1988 they retired there where George was an Avid Golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis.
He is survived by his two children, Constance Schopfer Gary of Liverpool, NY; and Robert Rankin Marge of Palos Verdes, CA; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his loving companion, golf and bridge partner for the last 8 years, Mary Fritz.
A memorial service will be held at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church, Friday, September 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Remembrances: Village Library, 1 Skidaway Village Square, Savannah, GA 31411.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox &Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
I had the pleasure of being George's great golf friend for 50 years. He was the perennial champion of the Early Bird Invitational Golf Tournament and everyone wanted him as their partner. He was a fine man and he will be truly missed. Jim Biggar and the Fellow Birdmen
- Jim Biggar, Cleveland, OH
Dear Family and Friends~ We send are sincere condolences. We knew George and Phillis as friends and golf buddies. They where quality people of the first order that America and Skidaway Island will dearly miss. We know that in recent years Mary has brought much love and happiness into George's life for which we can all be grateful. My God Bless his Soul. George and Pam
- George & Pam Korb, Savannah, GA
Such a neat guy! He will be missed!
- Claire and Elise Eubanks, Dawsonville, GA
Dear Mary -- We are very sorry that we will be unable to attend George's service on Friday,since we will be in Atlanta visiting family. Our thoughts will be with you. Love, Polly and Dick
- Dick & Polly Hall, Savannah, GA
I had the pleasure of being George's great golf friend for 50 years. He was the perennial champion of the Early Bird Invitational Golf Tournament and everyone wanted him as their partner. He was a fine man and he will be truly missed. Jim Biggar and the Fellow Birdmen
- Jim Biggar, Cleveland, OH
Dear Family and Friends~ We send are sincere condolences. We knew George and Phillis as friends and golf buddies. They where quality people of the first order that America and Skidaway Island will dearly miss. We know that in recent years Mary has brought much love and happiness into George's life for which we can all be grateful. My God Bless his Soul. George and Pam
- George & Pam Korb, Savannah, GA
Such a neat guy! He will be missed!
- Claire and Elise Eubanks, Dawsonville, GA
Dear Mary -- We are very sorry that we will be unable to attend George's service on Friday,since we will be in Atlanta visiting family. Our thoughts will be with you. Love, Polly and Dick
- Dick & Polly Hall, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
