Born January 11, 1946 in Pekin to Lloyd L. and LaVerne (Wilkinson) Rankin, he married Maria Dena Abel.
Surviving are his wife of 33 years; one brother, Michael (Becky) Rankin of Pekin; two nieces, Traci (Joseph) Jaggie and Tricia (Tony) Sizemore, both of St. Louis, Missouri; two great-nephews, Camden Jaggie of Austin, Texas and Connor Jaggie of Dallas, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Spanky had worked at Caterpillar, Inc. for 30 years as a research tech at the Proving Grounds in East Peoria and was a member of the UAW Local 974.
He was a former member of the Pekin Moose Family Center #916 and Pekin Boat Club.
An avid NASCAR fan, Spanky loved woodworking, his pets, fishing and floating down the river. He also enjoyed spending time in Florida at Daytona Bike Week.
His funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Rev. Judy Doyle will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the funeral home. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral.
A gathering celebrating Spanky’s life and his favorite pizza will be Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Larry’s Driftwood in Creve Coeur beginning at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or Tazewell County Veterans Assistance, 335 Court Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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