Paul Todd Rankin, age 72, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, died Saturday, May 15, 2021.

Born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, Paul was the son of John "Jack" Wilson Rankin, Jr. and Mary Jane Strickler Rankin Brown.

After graduating from Clifton Forge High School, Paul served in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany.

He earned his Associate's Degree in 1971 from College of the Redwoods in Eureka, CA and his B.A. from San Francisco State University in 1974.

For almost 40 years, Paul worked in Project Controls as a scheduler and planner across North America in the energy and construction fields. His work took him to Alaska, Canada and the Midwest. Throughout his work travels, he made many friendships that have lasted his lifetime.

Paul mentored many people during his management years and was always so pleased to celebrate the growth and success of those with whom he worked.

A devoted, loving husband and father, Paul was the life of the party during family adventures to Alaska and Europe. Best-described as a modern day Renaissance man, he was a gifted craftsman and artist in chair making, woodcarving, jewelry and glass. Paul also enjoyed the "thrill of the hunt" for unique antiques, artwork and books.

Paul is preceded in death by his father, Jack, mother, Mary Jane and sister, Margaret Brinkley.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Leigh Ann (Loving) Rankin; his children, Andrew Todd Rankin of Mechanicsville, VA, Kathryn Rankin O'Donnel and husband, Kealan of Philadelphia, PA, and Margaret "Molly" Costa of Wellfleet, MA, and his grandchildren, Isabella Boden and Corbin Rankin O'Donnel. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Rankin of New Castle, VA; sister, Nancy Hall of Richmond, VA; brother-in-law, Lewis Brinkley of Clifton Forge, VA; mother-in-law, Jacqueline Loving and family of White Sulphur Springs, WV, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Friday, June 4th from 6-8 p.m. at the Wallace and Wallace Chapel in White Sulphur Springs, WV.

Services will be Saturday, June 5th at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in White Sulphur Springs, WV. Burial will immediately follow at Little Creek Cemetery. Reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Little Creek Cemetery or the White Sulphur Springs Public Library.