"RIP Bill! We loved you and know you will be missed by many!"
In loving memory of
William R. Cline
August 4, 1926 - May 31, 2010
William R. 'Bill' Cline age 83 of Washington passed away at 2:45 AM on Monday at Bloomington Hospital. He was born on August 4, 1926 in Otwell to Russell and Nellie Ruth (Russell) Cline. He was a US Navy Veteran of World War II and was a member of Ebenezer General Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on trackers and small engines for his many Amish friends. He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Troutman) Cline whom he married on November 6, 1948; three daughters and sons in-law, Starr and frank Ruiz of Washington, Kathryn and John Jacobsen of Terre Haute, and Marsha and David Coleman of Mitchell; four sons and daughters in-law, William R. Jr. and Natasha Cline of Haysville, Steven 'Kirby' and Mila Cline of Washington, Calvin Cline of Montgomery, and Robert and Audrey Cline of Heltonville.; one brother Jim Cline of Loogootee; nineteen grandchildren ; and eighteen great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, one great grandson, eight sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM on Friday at Ed Lee Mortuary with Bro Jim Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM at Ed Lee Mortuary. Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com
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"Sonny, Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"My wife Lynn and I are very sad to hear of Bill's passing. We will miss seeing him at the reunion. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Sincerely, Mr. & Mrs David "Wayne" Foster"
"Sonny and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I remember when your father was Security Guard at Crane and he even worked at B&O railroad with my father. He was a good man. God Bless Judi Simmons"
"I am sorry for your loss. I worked for Bill for several years and he was a good friend. I know he was a loving family man and cared for his family very much. I am sorry I did not get down to see him before he passed away. He was one of the best men I knew and I am sure he has gone to be with his maker. You all will be able to be reunited with him some day."
"Bob, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My late brother was also a Navy WW II vet. A vital part of our history goes with them as they pass. Blue skies, Sam Korn Morgan County"