John Govern Rankin passed away at the age of 89. He was born in Wewoka, Ok to John W. Rankin and Attie Ames Rankin.
John grew up in McAlester, OK and excelled in hunting and sports. He lettered in Track (pole volt) and Football (Honorable Mention All-State). John became a Paratrooper and played College Football at Eastern Oklahoma A&M. Married his love Evelyn Rhodes in 1952 and had three sons, Dave, Steve, and John M.
His sons and their wives reside in the OKC metro area. John has 5 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He was a very successful Sales Rep for Perfection Truck Equipment Co. for 37 years.
John accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of 12 at North McAlester Baptist Church. He was a member and Deacon of Quail Springs Baptist Church for 63 years.
