LUCAS LEE NATHANIEL RANKINS, of Villa Ridge, Missouri passed away January 18, 2025 at the age of 45 years, 10 months, and 16 days.  Mr. Rankins was born March 2, 1979 in St. Louis, Missouri to Lanny Richard Rankins and Teresa Arlene (nee Greenlee) Hensley of Jefferson County, Missouri.  He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Mr. Rankins is survived by his children, Tyler Paul Milward Rankins and Chance Walker Rankins of Pacific, Missouri; one sister, Abbigail Boesing of Dittmer, Missouri; one grandchild, Everliegh, Marie Rankins; dog dad to Bentley and Frodo.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Rankins will be held Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00 P.M. at Pacific Heights Baptist Church, Pacific, Missouri.

The Rankins family was served by Bell Funeral Home, Pacific, Missouri.