Lester Lloyd Cline, Jr. Obituary (1925 - 2020)

Lester Lloyd Cline, Jr., 94, of Harrisonburg, formerly of Hinton, passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 at his residence. Mr. Cline was born on November 12, 1925 in Rockingham County and was a son of the late Lester Lloyd and Reather (Rodeffer) Cline, Sr. Lester served in the United States Navy during World War II, and was serving on the S.S. John McIver when it sank. He was rescued by a British Ship. He later served in the United States Coast Guard as well. Following his military service, Mr. Cline worked for Safeway Grocery Store for 31 years, retiring in 1982. He was an avid hunter. Mr. Cline loved riding horses, and was a charter member of the Valley Saddle Club. Lester was a very opinionated person, who always stood his ground. He was very proud of his firm handshake, which he had until the day he passed away. Lester was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years, Betty Lucille (Dixon) Cline on January 25, 2013. After the death of his wife, Lester reunited with his first wife, Julia Ann Pennington, who preceded him in death on November 12, 2018. Mr. Cline is survived by his children, Patty Sue Driver of Harrisonburg, Lester "Sonny" Cline III and wife Tami of Rockingham, Ronald Cline and Diana Feddon, and her two sons Joseph and Patrick, of Singers Glen, Donald Cline of Hinton; one sister, Christine Miley; five grandchildren, Christopher Loker and wife Shelley, Katy Zebrowski and husband Adam, Sydnee Cline, Troy Cline, Baleigh Cline; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Cline was preceded in death by seven siblings, Mary Frances Steffey, Evelyn Hayden, Lillian Stearn, Charles Cline, Mildred Davis, Helen Huddle and Millard Cline. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at 11 am at Mt. Horeb Cemetery in Hinton, VA with Chaplin Karen Burke officiating. Due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, there will be no formal visitation at the funeral home, however friends may view and sign the register book on Tuesday March 17, 2020 from 9 AM until 7 PM at the funeral home. Those wishing, may share a memory or an online condolence by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com Arrangements entrusted to the McMullen Funeral Home.