Jackie Ray Rankin, 63, of Martinsville, IL passed away Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at his home following an extended illness. He served this nation in the U.S. Air Force at the end of the Viet Nam era and was later a supervisor for American Airlines. He was born Feb. 13, 1956 at Lawrenceville, IL, the son of Jerry L. and Veda Haddock Rankin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma. Surviving are his parents of Martinsville, IL; a brother, John (Sara) Rankin of Martinsville, IL; two sisters, Janet (Ted) Torgerson of Martinsville, IL and Joetta (Steve) Mattis of West Union, IL; a son, Jay (Sara) Wilhoit of Martinsville, IL and two grandchildren, Madelyn Wilhoit and Lane Wilhoit. He was a 1974 graduate of Martinsville High School and was a member of Marshall Lodge #133 AF & AM and the Moose. No services are planned at this time. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.