3/12/2012
Derrick Dwayne Rankin was born on February 11, 1983 in Knoxville, Iowa, the son
of David Michael Delp and Deborah Rankin.
He grew up in Knoxville and Gainsborough, Tennessee. Following high school, Derrick
went on to further his education at DMACC for Accounting.
Derrick enjoyed music, concerts, sports and hanging out with friends, but most of
all he cherished time spent with his children and family. He was an avid Hawkeye
and Cowboys fan.
Derrick passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012 at the Bright Kavanagh House in Des
Moines.
He was preceded in death by his father; step-father, Todd Carruthers and great-grandparents.
Survivors include his children, Jude and Alivia; mother, Deb Carruthers of Des Moines;
siblings, Cody, Jaycob and Robbie all of Des Moines; grandparents, Chick and Linda
Rankin of Knoxville, along with aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service Bybee & Davis Funeral Home – Knoxville, Iowa Saturday, March 17,
2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Brent Hanna, officiating
Musical Selections “There Will be a Day” – Jeremy Camp “Time of My Life” – Green
Day
Casket Bearers Cody Carruthers Jaycob Elsey Zach Jones Mike Calahan Carlton Vinsick
Rory Pearson Cory Brees
Interment Graceland Cemetery
The family invites relatives and friends to the First United Methodist Church for
lunch following the committal service.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Family.
Visitation<img src="RankinDerrick.jpg" style="vertical-align: top; float: right; padding: 6px 10px 5px 10px;" />
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 03/16/2012 Knoxville Bybee & Davis Funeral Home 301 North Second
Street Knoxville Iowa 50138
Service 10:00 AM 03/17/2012 Knoxville Bybee & Davis
Funeral Home 301 North Second Street Knoxville Iowa 50138
Cemetery Graceland Cemetery
Memorials To the Family