Kevin Michael Rankins

Kevin Michael Rankins, 71, was born May 14, 1953 in Dayton, Ohio where he attended Roosevelt High School.  When he was a teenager, he moved to Columbus, Ohio.  He retired from Big Lots after 30+ years. Kevin was a Mason of St Marks Lodge #7. He enjoyed attending jazz events, sports and his favorite old TV shows, Green Acres, The Untouchables, The Rifleman and Gunsmoke.

Kevin is preceded in death by his mother, Mattie Rankins; siblings, Linda and Dexter. Left to cherish his memory, sons, Tomasa "Tomas" and Michael "Shawn"; granddaughters, Daija, Teaya, Ashlynne and Ardyn; grandsons; Michael "Deshawn", Jayden, Jorden and Noel; great grandson, Kingston, ex-wife and dear friend, Dee; brothers, Brett (Jennifer) and Ryan (April); sisters, Aracca and Denise. A host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Memorial service for  10:30AM Saturday, July 27, 2024 in the Chapel of SMOOT FUNERAL SERVICES, 4019 E Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio. 43227. ML Smoot, Director, 614-444-1463

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