HIGH POINT – Edwin Cannon Rankin, Jr. died Friday evening on his ninety-fourth birthday at High Point Regional Hospital. He was a former resident of Cantering Road and had made his home at Pennybyrn at Maryfield for the past two years.
He was born December 4, 1915 in Charlotte, N.C., the son of Edwin Cannon and Mary Hulick Rankin. Upon the death of his father in 1933 he graduated from High Point High School, where he was a member of the state championship track team. He then began work as a mailboy at Tomlinson Furniture Company, eventually moving up to manager of contract sales. From 1944-49 he worked for Flowers Furniture Company of Richmond.
In 1949, Mr. Rankin co-founded Hughes-Rankin Company with his friend, Lloyd O. Hughes. Their sons later joined the firm and managed it for ten years. The company continues to operate under other ownership.
Mr. Rankin was a former member of the String and Splinter Club; American Business Club; Southern Furniture Club; Crimestoppers, Inc; Emerywood Country Club; and several associations connected with his business. He was a member and former deacon at First Presbyterian Church of High Point.
Ed will be remembered as an engaging conversationalist with a wonderful sense of humor. His love of music was evident in his gift of singing, harmonizing, and dancing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Furgurson Rankin in January, 1996, and his sister, Mary Doane Rankin of Greensboro in 1983.
He is survived by his three children: Linda Misenheimer and husband, Carl; Jane Kester and husband, Gene; and Edwin Rankin, III and wife, Jo Ann.
He was “Pappy” to seven grandchildren: Thomas Mark Dillon (Kim); Joseph Cannon Dillon (Deiska); Britt Dillon Wilson; Lane Kester Pate (Don); Lara Kester Surles (John); Claire Kester Rose (Kevin); Whitney Maley Rankin; and three step grandchildren. Also surviving are twelve great- grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel at Pennybyrn at Maryfield on High Point Road. Officiating will be the Reverend Gerald N. Furgurson, his brother-in-law, of Long Beach, Washington, with visitation following the service. A private inurnment will be held earlier.
We wish to express our gratitude to the compassionate staff at High Point Regional Hospital and for the loving care he received at Taylor Village, Pennybyrn.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Staff Appreciation Fund, Pennybyrn at Maryfield, 109 Penny Road, 27260; or to First Presbyterian Church, 918 N. Main St. 27262.
Sechrest Funeral Service on E. Lexington Avenue is serving the family.
Louise Hobbs
LEXINGTON – Nettie Louise Miller Hobbs, 94, formerly of Oak Ave, died Dec. 6, 2009, at Abbotts Creek Nursing.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Forest Hill Memorial Park. Visitation will be at the home on Riverwood Drive. Davidson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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