The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, March 19, 1996                TAG: 9603190250
SECTION: LOCAL                    PAGE: B7   EDITION: FINAL 
DATELINE: VIRGINIA BEACH                     LENGTH: Short :   23 lines

CHARLES H. RANK

Charles Henry Rank, 64, of the 5000 block of Andover Road, died March 17, 1996.

He was a financial manager for Commseablant. Mr. Rank was a native of Middletown, Pa., and had retired from the U.S. Navy as a chief petty officer in 1969 after 20 years of service. He was a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars.

He is survived by his wife, Jeannie M. Rank; mother, Sara W. Rank of Middletown; and brother, Raymond W. Rank of Middletown.

A funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Smith and Williams Funeral Home, Kempsville Chapel.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB