Tanner James Rankin

Tanner James Rankin, 28, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Tanner was a beloved son, little brother, uncle “Nanner,” and friend. Tanner was born on August 10, 1993, in Houston, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jenny Sue “Nana” McGee Jenkins; paternal grandparents, Robert Creswell Rankin and Jackie “Mimie” Wiggins Rankin; maternal aunt, Carrie (Jenkins) Chow; paternal uncles, Bob Jetton and Michael Raab; and cherished family dogs, Duke and Penny.

Tanner is survived by his loving parents David and Julie (Jenkins) Rankin; sister, Bailey Rankin Jacobs and her husband, Jordan; brother, Dustin Rankin and his fiancée, Marisa Hart; and grandfather, James “Pecaw” Clifford Jenkins. He is also survived by several immediate aunts and uncles - Tracey Jenkins Gergen and her husband, Matthew; Chris Jenkins and his partner, Melissa White; Jimmie Ann Creswell and her husband, Joe; Peggy Raab (Jetton-Rankin); and Roberta Bondurant and her husband, Charlie; niece, Nora Claire Jacobs; nephew, Wade Archer Rankin; and his adored fur baby, Poppy.

Tanner is also survived by his first cousins Kristin Gergen; Steven Gergen and his wife, Catherine; Carla Chow; Emily Jetton and her husband, Gregory Scott; Stacy Coughlin and her husband, Michael; and Shane Creswell and his wife, Tina.

Tanner always lived his life to the fullest and loved to make everyone laugh. He was always the first to suggest we go ride go-karts and loved playing and watching baseball. Tanner was quite the prankster, but there are far too many stories to share. We’d like to extend a special thank you to those that spent so much time supporting Tanner, especially Sue Gwathney and her partner, A.L. Dennis. A celebration of Tanner’s life will be planned at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Tanner would want all your love and support to go toward one of his favorite organizations, The Houston SPCA. Tanner was always an animal lover, and Poppy was his whole world.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kellersoldtownfuneralhome.com for the Rankin family.