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Delmer Cline

July 18, 1927 — October 5, 2011

CLINE, Delmer Eugene, “Chick” 84 of Shawsville, VA went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving wife of sixty one years and his three children.

Delmer was born in Illinois on July 18, 1927. He was a long time member and Elder of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston. He retired after twenty six years of service from Hercules and was a United States Navy veteran, serving eight years during WWII.

Chick was preceded in death by his father; Homer Earl Cline, mother; Olivia Jane Whited, brother; Homer H. Cline and his grandson; Steven Todd Cline.

He leaves behind his loving wife; Mary Basham Cline of Shawsville, three children; Johnny E. Cline of Shawsville, Steven W. and Tina B. Cline, of Montvale Donna C.and David E. Mellichamp of Blacksburg. Also surviving are his six grandchildren; Monacca and Thomas Pitts of Blairsville, PA, Christina and Dan Caffarelli of Syracuse, NY, Tammy and John Trussler of Radford, VA, Hallie Jean Cline and Evan Iczkowski of Milwaukee, WI, Joseph T. Mellichamp of Watauga, TN, and ten great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister-in-law; Dorothy Cline, niece; Kim and her husband Jim Watson, there three sons, nephew; Larry Cline all of Beardstown, IL, cousin; Nova and her husband; Dave Hays of Florida.

From his three children; “Dad, as you walk those streets of Gold, just know how much you are loved and missed, Until we meet again daddy, John boy, Pizon, and Don Don.

From his loving wife; until God calls me home, I Love you sweet heart and I will miss you.

The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home, 1300 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, on Sunday, October 9, 2011 from 3-5 p.m. The Funeral service will be held Monday, October 10, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Seneca Baptist Church with Pastor John Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.

The family wishes to express a special thanks to Good Samaritan Hospice for the wonderful care provided to our loved one.
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