GREENEVILLE, TN – James Lewis Rankin, 93, of Greeneville, TN and formerly of Dwight, IL, passed away Friday, February 5, 2021. James was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served in World War II. He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church and former owner/ operator of Kinser Park Golf Course, Greeneville, TN. Jim was a former manager/golf pro and superintendent of Dwight Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janice E. Rankin; children: Pam Wagner of Mosheim, TN; Daniel and Stacy Rankin of Chicago, IL; and Jennifer and Daniel Hoag of St. Clair, TN. Also surviving are grandchildren: Ethan and Heather Wagner, Summer and Tommy Payne, Noah Wagner, Sophia Rankin, Danica and Ron Haverkamp, and Jonathan and Tareva Lister; great-grandchildren: Halee Wagner, Caleb Wagner, Keoni Payne, Kai Payne, Kekoa Payne, and Hayes Grace Wagner; two sisters: Peggy York and Martha Kasler; sister-in-law, Jeanie Clouse; and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Helen Rankin; brother, Marc Rankin; and his son-in-law, Doug Wagner. There will be no formal services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Greeneville/Greene County Humane Society, 950 Hal Henard Rd., Greeneville, TN 37743; or St. James Episcopal Church, 107 West Church Street, Greeneville, TN 37745.

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