Thomas C. Rankin Sr.

Thomas C. Rankin Sr., Smithfield, Pa.

     Thomas C. Rankin Sr., 62 of Smithfield, Pa. passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his home.

     He was born on November 16, 1962 in Uniontown, Pa. the son of Rodney and Bonnie Dillow Rankin.

     Tom worked as a welder for many different mining companies throughout his career.

     He loved to hunt, fish, watch football, and spend time with his family.

     Left to cherish all his great memories are his significant other, Deb Whatt; his children, Thomas Rankin Jr., and Jamie Lindsay and husband James; grandchildren, Thomas Rankin III and fiancé`Kristen, James Lindsay and fiancé`Raelynn, Alexis Lindsay and fiancé` Dalton, and Deanna Haines and husband Dylan; great grandchildren, Waylen Haines, Malaya Schroyer and Brinley Lindsay; sister, Debbie Rankin and significant other Jon; brothers, Gary Rankin and wife Donna, Ronald “Scott” Rankin and wife Debbie and Marion Rankin and wife Jackie and many nieces and nephews.

     Preceding him in death were his parents, Rodney and Bonnie; sister, Tammy “Sis” Rankin; brother, Rodney Rankin Jr. and nephew, Gary Wayne Rankin Jr.

     The family will receive friends and family in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Monday, May 12, 2025 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Workman officiating.

     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Thomas Rankin Sr. Memorial Fund, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. 15436.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas C. Rankin Sr., please visit our floral store.