Johnnie Cline, Jr.

Johnnie Cline, Jr., 88, of, Goldston passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Cline was born in St. Laundry Parish, LA on January 2, 1933, the son of Johnnie and Lottie Belle Smith Cline.  

Johnnie was a Veteran of the US Army where he served in the Special Forces. He just knew work and was always staying busy. Johnnie was mechanical minded, and a jack of all trades. He spent his years working as a dairy farmer and became an excellent cattle farrier. In addition to his parents, Johnnie is preceded in death by his sister, Patsy Ann Cline; brother, Benny Cline; granddaughter, Simone.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years; Blanche Thompson Cline; daughter: Angela Camille Cline of Siler City; sister, Clarice Smith of Riverside, CA; brothers, Richard Cline of Snowflake, AZ and Lynn Cline of Riverside, CA; 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Chatham Memorial Park, 13260 Hwy 64 West, Siler City with Rev. Darrell Garner officiating.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Cline family.  Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com