Johnny Rankin Jr.
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Johnny Rankin Jr., 80, of Mountain Home, sadly left us on Sunday, July 15, 2024, in Fayetteville. He was a loyal conservative Republican, served in the Army National Guard for six years, worked in the construction trade as a tile installer for over 30 years, and was a loyal member of BPOE Elks for over 28 years. In his free time, he enjoyed boating on the area lakes, watching NASCAR, working in his yard and growing tomatoes.
Johnny is survived by his daughter, Tina Gray; three grandchildren, Mark Manley II, Ashley Baker and Stephanie Gray; seven great-grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Lawrence; and two nieces, Marci (Lee) Stracener and Cassie (Gwyn) Jowers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Rankin Sr. and Bessie (Brewer) Rankin.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Roller Funeral Home with entombment following the service. Pallbearers are Gwyn Jowers, Lee Stracener, Bill Stark, Joe Igleheart, Darrell Rankin and David Rankin. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.