James Smith Rankin, Jr. age 59, of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. James was born to the late James and Dorothy Rankin on August 3, 1956 in Indianapolis.James was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and worked as a truck driver.James is survived by his sisters, Gwendolyn Nelson, Jo Ann Scott, Jenene Rankin, Darla Casey, and Jackie Davis; children, James Smith Rankin III, Roselynique Nicole Rankin, Julius Tyrone Rankin, Renee Veon Rankin, Gabrielle C. Rankin, and Janice Renae Rankin, and Scherie Rankin; and many grandchildren.Friends may visit Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with a memorial service to follow at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Care, 7520 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis.