Bobby Rankin Biography

Bobby Rankin is one of Elijah Cummings pallbearer who on Thursday, October 24, 2019, during Elijah Cumming’s memorial service snubbed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s handshake. He runs his own security business in Charlotte.

Bobby Rankin Age

Rankin is 64 years old.

Bobby Rankin Elijah Cummings – Elijah Cummings Pallbearer

Bobby Rankin is listed as one of Elijah Cummings pallbearer, a person helping to carry or officially escorting a coffin at a funeral. Elijah Cummings was the representative for Maryland’s 7th Congressional district for more than 20 years, died on October 17 following a long illness aged 68.

Bobby Rankin Snubs Mitch McConnell’s Handshake

On October 24, Rankin refused to shake the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s hand at Elijah Cummings memorial service in Capitol. In the video, Rankin hugs House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) before shaking the hands of House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD), House Minority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY). He then bypasses McConnell (R-KY), who was standing next to Schumer, as he goes to hug Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

This might be the best thing I’ve ever watched.

h/t @akajd31 pic.twitter.com/VOKgIc9Zhk

— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) October 25, 2019

Despite the snub, McConnell eulogized Cummings describing him as a man who ‘did not just represent Baltimore, he embodied it.’

‘He celebrated its victories, sought to advocate for its needs, and worked to heal its wounds. He knew there was only one reason why a son of sharecroppers, a child who had literally had to bear the injuries of bigotry, and segregation, could graduate from law school, and eventually chair, a powerful committee in Congress. Only one reason, because principle leaders had fought to give kids like him a chance.’

Bobby Rankin Criminal Record

The New York Post states that according to a background check Rankin had run-ins with the law over the past several decades. In 1992 in Baltimore he was charged with theft for less than $300.

In 1995 in Baltimore the court offense is listed as “Theft: $300 plus value.” Under “Court Disposition,” the record states, “Failed to appear. Status: Warrant.”

In 1986 he was charged with forgery of private documents, as well as theft/felony. The case was however dismissed.

Bobby Rankin African Methodist Episcopal Church

Rankin does security for the African Methodist Episcopal Church according to a Facebook user’s post. According to a 2015 church newsletter, he is described as “AMEC Security Specialist for the AME Church.” He also has done security for gospel singer Yolanda Adams.

In 2015 he was given the President’s Award by the Women’s Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, becoming the first male to be so honored.