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Charles Emerson Rankin Jr.

† 2026

“A husband, father and grandfather of Marietta, Ohio, remembered by his family.”

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Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. was a resident of Marietta, Ohio, who passed away October 22, 2026 at the age of 72. Public records of his life are limited: no newspaper profile, trade publication, or Wikipedia entry documents a public career, and the announcements of his death that have circulated so…

Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. was a resident of Marietta, Ohio, who

passed away October 22, 2026

at the age of 72. Public records of his life are limited: no newspaper profile, trade publication, or Wikipedia entry documents a public career, and the announcements of his death that have circulated so far are standard family obituaries rather than news coverage of a public figure. What is known comes from the obituary notices placed by his family through area funeral homes serving the Mid-Ohio Valley region.

According to the obituary,

he was the son of the late Rosetta Yokimishyn and Charles Rankin, Sr.

He was born on October 3, 1954. Beyond his family connections, no details of his education, profession, or community involvement have been made public in the sources available at this time, and this page will be updated if reliable reporting on his life and work surfaces.

What is clear is the family he leaves behind.

He was survived by his wife Paula Rankin and his children Derek, with wife Chasiti, Stacy and Stephen.

He was also survived by his sister Mary Mack, a granddaughter named Illiana, grandchildren Sophie, Leslie, Hailey, Matthew and Tyler, along with several great grandchildren.

Rankin died on October 22, 2026, at age 72, in or near Marietta, Ohio. No cause of death has been made public.

In lieu of flowers, his family asked that memorial contributions be made in his name to the Humane Society of Ohio Valley.

That request suggests a man remembered by his family for a fondness for animals, though no further biographical detail accompanies it.

Because Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. does not appear to have held public office, a public career, or another basis for widespread name recognition, this page is necessarily brief and limited to what his family has shared. People Forever will expand this page if further verified information about his life becomes available.

Biography adapted from News reports and the sources cited on this page; death reported by WTAP.

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72 is no age at all. Thinking of Paula and the kids, Derek, Stacy and Stephen.

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Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. died on October 22, 2026, at the age of 72. He passed away in Marietta, Ohio. No cause of death has been made public, and no reputable news outlet has reported on the circumstances of his passing, which is consistent with the obituary being a family notice rather than coverage of a public figure. The news…

Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. died on October 22, 2026, at the age of 72. He passed away in Marietta, Ohio. No cause of death has been made public, and no reputable news outlet has reported on the circumstances of his passing, which is consistent with the obituary being a family notice rather than coverage of a public figure.

The news of his death was shared through an obituary notice carried by a local television station's obituary listings and by a regional cremation and funeral service, naming his surviving family members. He was survived by his wife Paula Rankin, his children Derek (and wife Chasiti), Stacy and Stephen, his sister Mary Mack, granddaughter Illiana, grandchildren Sophie, Leslie, Hailey, Matthew and Tyler, and several great grandchildren.

No public funeral, visitation, or memorial service details have been reported. His family asked that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made in his name to the Humane Society of Ohio Valley. As no wider public reaction or tributes from outside his immediate family and community have been documented in available sources, this page reflects only what the family has made known. It will be updated should a funeral service be announced or should further verified details about his life and death emerge.

Questions people ask about Charles

How did Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. die?
The cause of his death has not been made public. His family's obituary notice gives only the date and place of his passing, October 22, 2026, in Marietta, Ohio, without stating a cause.
How old was Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. when he died?
He was 72 years old, having been born on October 3, 1954, and having died on October 22, 2026.
What was the cause of death of Charles Emerson Rankin Jr.?
No cause of death has been publicly disclosed by his family or in any obituary notice found.
Was Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. married?
Yes. He was survived by his wife, Paula Rankin.
Did Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. have children?
Yes, he had three children: Derek, who is married to Chasiti, Stacy and Stephen, as well as multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.
What was Charles Emerson Rankin Jr.'s net worth?
No figure for his net worth has been reported, and there is no public indication he held a prominent career or business role.
What was Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. known for?
He does not appear to have been a public figure in the conventional sense. Available sources describe him primarily through his family obituary, as a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather in Marietta, Ohio.
Where did Charles Emerson Rankin Jr. live?
He lived in Marietta, Ohio, at the time of his death.

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