Keith Blane Rankin

Keith Blane Rankin, 42 of Harker Heights, Texas passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, after experiencing Cardiac Arrest due to Chronic Congestive Heart Failure. Born Saturday, June 12, 1982 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Keith was the son of Blane Rankin and the late Karisa (Vitale) Rankin. Keith was raised in Old Bridge, where he attended Old Bridge High School. Growing up Keith was very active in Martial Arts, and obtained a Black Belt. He traveled with his family to many different tournaments throughout the East Coast. He often placed first in those tournaments. His dedication and drive led him to those many victories. Keith worked in construction for most of his adult life. He installed fences and completed other construction work. Keith was an extremely generous and loving man. He was always willing to help anyone in need, and would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed it. In his spare time he enjoyed going to the beach or just being out in nature surrounded by wildlife. He always had his shirt off looking to work on his tan. Keith loved spending time with his family and friends, always looking to make people laugh, and show he cared. He will be deeply missed by all those that love him. As in life, in his passing Keith showed his immense generosity, and donated his Kidneys so that others had the chance to live. Keith was predeceased by his beloved mother, Karisa. Keith is survived by his father, Blane Rankin, by his siblings, Jennifer Rankin and Anthony Rankin, by his niece Karisa Perezby, his girlfriend, Lexy Cheyenne Kukes, and by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 22, 2025, and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Friday, May 23, 2025 at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. A Funeral service will be at 10:45 AM on Friday at Chestnut Hill Cemetery located at Old Bridge Turnpike East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816. Interment will be in Chestnut Hill Cemetery, East Brunswick, NJ. In memory of Keith the Rankin family asks that donations in Keith's name are made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Keith Blane Rankin

June 12, 1982 - May 15, 2025