Robert E. “Bob” Cline, 79, of Arkoma, OK, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011, in Arkoma. He was born February 2, 1932 in Fort Smith to the late P. J. and Euna M. Cline. He was a retired Sales Representative for Merck Pharmaceutical and a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Fort Smith National Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home in Fort Smith.
He is survived by his wife Sue, one daughter LouAnne Cline-Loeschke and husband Richard of Pasadena, MD, one son Darrell Cline and wife Debbie of Central City, AR, one stepson David Waters of Paris, TX, four grandchildren, one step-grandson and five great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be Rob and Keith Cline, Arick and Cameron Loeschke, Charlie Piles and Jerry Geren. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Click, Ed Hunter and Jim Buskirk.
The family will visit with friends Monday evening, December 12, 2011, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home.