Mr. Samuel Burton Rankin Jr.

Mr. Samuel Burton Rankin, Jr., age 75, passed on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Liberty Common Rehab Center, Salisbury. He was born to the late Samuel Burton Rankin, Sr. and Pearl Woods on March 14, 1948 in Rowan County, North Carolina. He was the second of their six children. He grew up in Cleveland, North Carolina. He had a free spirit and loved to spend time outdoors. Samuel was always a great cook. He was always ready to share his testimony and his love for the Lord with whoever he encountered. He answered God's call to leave his earthly home. The family is comforted and at peace, because we know Samuel took his last breath on earth in order to take his first breath in heaven. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Joseph (Joe) Rankin and Lawrence Rankin. Samuel will be missed by his affectionate and dedicated brothers, Johnny Rankin (Gloria) and Troy Rankin both of Salisbury; his loving sister, Gladys Baptiste of Bronx, NY; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral arrangements are Wednesday, May 3, 2023 with visitation at 12 Noon, followed by service 12:30 p.m., New Smith Chapel Emmanuel Pentecostal Church, 220 Sandra Avenue, Salisbury. Interment church Cemetery. The family is accepting guests at 615 W. Horah Street, Salisbury at Troy Rankin residence. Boone-Carroll funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the Rankin family. Online condolences may be sent to boone-carrollfh.com. Previous Events Visitation MAY 3. 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (ET) New Smith Chapel Emmanuel Pentecostal Church 220 Sandra Avenue Salisbury, NC 28147 Service MAY 3. 12:30 PM (ET) New Smith Chapel Emmanuel Pentecostal Church 220 Sandra Avenue Salisbury, NC 28147 Interment MAY 3 (ET) New Smith Chapel Emmanuel Pentecostal Church 220 Sandra Avenue Salisbury, NC 28147