Max L. Rankin, Sr.

Max LaVere Rankin, Sr., 69, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018. Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, July 30, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 31st, also at Hamilton’s, followed by burial at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter, Iowa.

Max was born July 25, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Murray and Betty Rankin. He resided in Prairie City and later moved to Des Moines. He was a graduate of East High School. Max was most proud of serving his country in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1967 – 1969, during which time he was awarded four Purple Hearts for his bravery. He was united in marriage to Shawn Rankin on May 3, 1996. Max was a retired veteran who had many professions throughout his life.

He is survived by his wife, Shawn Rankin; children, Max (Darci) Rankin, Jennifer Zimmerman, Trina (Chad) Henrichs, Josh (Ashly) Small, Treasure (James) Martin, and Chase Henrichs Rankin (son/grandson); and grandchildren, Chelsi, Amber, Mason, Jerrica, Drew, Calob, Tavin, and Ella.

Max was preceded in death by his parents, Murray and Betty and his brothers, Donnie and Ronnie Rankin.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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