Joseph "Junior" Kline Jr.

Joseph “Junior” Kline Jr., 86, a resident of Fulks Run, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.

Mr. Kline was born on May 21, 1938 in Circleville, West Virginia and was a son of the late Joseph Franklin Kline Sr. and Bertie Bennett Kline.

A jack of all trades, Mr. Kline owned and operated Kline’s Excavating, Kline’s Wrecker Service, drove for Rocco Poultry, worked at shipyard in Baltimore, did pulpwood logging in West Virginia, and worked on various housing jobs in New Jersey and New York. He enjoyed all of his work, working with people, and riding motorcycles.

He was married to Arvella Mallow Kline who passed away February 7, 2023.

Surviving are his children, Gloria Wood and husband Sheldon of Linville, Harry Kline and wife Barbara of Dayton, Loria Smith and husband Randy of Dayton, Freddie Kline and wife Donna of Union Springs; grandchildren, Marcia Everidge and husband Anthony of Fulks Run, Elizabeth Ritchie and husband Tony of Criders, Crystal McCafferty and husband David of Singers Glen, Brandon Fitzwater and wife Amanda of Mt. Sidney; great-grandchildren, Asia Ritchie, Corbin Ritchie, Brittany Kline, Toni Ann Everidge, Brayden Kline, Charity Duke, Carter Fitzwater, Hunter Fitzwater, Ella Sheffer; step-grandchildren, Devin McCafferty, Gabby McCafferty, Cheyanna McCafferty, Breanna McCafferty; and siblings, Berlin Kline, Larry Kline, Norma Knight, and Shirley Kline

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Kline was preceded in death by his siblings, Jennings Kline, and Garry Kline.

Pastor Paul Collins will conduct a graveside service on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Mallow Family Cemetery in Riverton, West Virginia.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at McMullen Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to help assist the family with burial expenses, McMullen Funeral Home, 5784 Greenmount Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

The family wishes to thank the staff at the hospital, especially those in the treatment center, and those who visited, brought meals, and helped care for Junior both previously and the recent months.

Online condolences may be made to the family visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.