John W. Cline, for a number of years one of the most successful business men of the city, died at his home on East Depot street this morning at 4:30 o’clock, death being caused by heart trouble with which he had suffered for a number of months. Mr. Cline’s condition had been slightly improved for several days and while his friends realized the seriousness of his condition, they did not know there had been a change for the worse and the announcement came as a shock to them.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock at Central Methodist Church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W.A. Jenkins. Rev. Mr. Keller of China Grove will assist, and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Cline was 57 years of age, having been born in No. 5 township, this county, February 13, 1868. He was a son of the late James and Margaret Cline. He was married on March 15, 1888, to Miss Lula Phillips, who with two children, Mrs. Ernest Hicks and Harvey Cline, survive.
Mr. Cline spent his early life on the farm, having moved to Concord about 18 years ago. For a number of years, he was owner of a grocery concern here, which bears his name and which was successfully managed by him.
Early in life Mr. Cline joined the Gilead Reformed Church, later moving his membership to the Keller Reformed Church, which he aided in building. After moving to Concord he became a member of Trinity Reformed Church, but moved his membership to Central Methodist Church several years ago. He was active in church work and all civic projects, and was in all respects one of the county’s best citizens.
In addition to his wife and children, the deceased is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alice Brantley of Mooresville, and two brothers, Robert F. cline of No. 5 township, and C.P. Cline of this city. Several brothers and sisters, and also several half-brothers, preceded him to the grave.
Two half-brothers of Mr. Cline fought with the Union forces during the War Between the States, ad one half-brother and one full brother fought with the Confederate forces.
Mr. Cline’s family has been prominently identified with the life of Cabarrus county for a number of years and the announcement of his death cast a pall of sorrow on his wide circle of friends and relatives.
Honorary pall bearers will be: A.S. Dayvault, D.B. Coltrane, A.S. Webb, C.F. Ritchie, W.f. Goodman and J.B. Sherrill. Active pall bearers will be: L.D. Coltrane, A.F. Hartsell, W.B. Ward, C.B. Wagoner, J.F. Dayvault and J.L. Crowell.
From page 3 of the Concord Daily Tribune, Saturday, Aug. 29, 1925
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