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Calvin Ralph Cline Jr.

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Calvin Cline Obituary

CALVIN RALPH CLINE, JR. has gone to meet his Lord and join his beloved mother Willie Albertha Henry Cline, father Calvin Ralph Cline Sr., and son Rev. Calvin Ralph Cline, III, and siblings Birdie Crouch and Robert Thomas. He leaves to mourn his passing, daughters, Kathlean Diane Cline, Patricia Cline Malveaux-Keeling and Cara Cline Hoskins (Victor), grandchildren Joseph A. Malveaux, III, Chemberli Cline, Cecily Cline-Walton, (Johnathan), Yaasmeen Cline-Heard, Gyasi Cline Heard and Dylan Marie Hoskins, great-grandchildren, Jacobi Cline, Elijah Walton and Zora Walton, brother Hudson Scott and many other relatives and friends. A native Houstonian, Calvin was born August 13, 1928. He graduated from Phyllis Wheatley High School and received his BS from Tuskegee Institute and a MS from Texas Southern University before pursuing further studies at University of Houston. Calvin began his teaching career in Wadley, Georgia, Houston-Tillotsen College in Austin and shortly thereafter returned to Houston to begin a long tenure of service with HISD. Most of his career was spent as Chairman of the Physical Education Dept. and head football coach at Miller Jr. High School. He inspired many young people who knew him as teacher, mentor and "Coach Cline" at Miller and later at Key Middle School before retiring in 1989. Calvin was a devoted member of St. Mary Purification Catholic Church. At the request there were no services held for his homegoing. In lieu of any other memorials, the family request donations be made to St. Mary's in his name.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 27, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Calvin Cline

30 Entries

Larry Smith

July 21, 2020

"Coach" Cline, was "the coach" at Miller Jr. High. Doesn't matter the sport, he was the man. Got the paddle ONCE.

Harry Battle

July 21, 2019

I'm glad I had the good pleasure to know Mr. Cline. I can still remember him standing in the hall way by the gym, at W.E.Miller, in his white uniform and wearing a pair of white Chuck Taylors on his feet. He was easy to talk to. I still miss him today. My condolences go out to his family.

Jonathan L Walton

September 6, 2007

May you find rest beyond the Veil, Grandpa Cline!

Lynda Carr Hughes

August 16, 2007

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Dustin

August 9, 2007

Mr. Cline,
It’s been a long time since I last saw you, about 1986 or so, when Cara and I were not even teenagers. I want to thank you for your kind and stern leadership. You are in a much better place and I know I will see you again.

Diana Kirk

August 7, 2007

To My Former Father-in-Law, Thanks for our talks and advice, your honesty with me, your encouragement, and for being in my corner. You will be missed, but God knows best.God's Love and Blessings-I Love You, Diana Mason Kirk.

The Evans Family

August 7, 2007

To the Cline family,
We pray that the Holy Spirit will strengthen you in this difficult time.
The Evans Family

JANELLE

August 2, 2007

CALVIN:
WILL MISS YOU. YOU WERE A GREAT BROTHER-IN-LAW. I WILL OFTEN THINK OF THE TIMES YOU WOKE ME UP ON SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 6 AM. REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.

Frances Scott Washington

August 2, 2007

Hey, Uncle Calvin,
There were a lot of memories that we shared as uncle and niece. I'm sure everyone have their own memories about you, but I know mind are the best.
Love you much,

Sheronda Sweet(Scott)

August 2, 2007

Uncle Calvin, I will truly miss you. You were my favorite uncle. I hate the time that we spent apart, but I was glad that I was able introduce you to my family and we picked up where we left off. I will always remember the summers that I spent with you swimming, playing and you yelling at us kids to be quiet and stop fighting! :) I will remember you cooking us breakfast every morning and being such a wonderful uncle. Thanks for the memories and I will always keep you in my heart. Take care of Mur and your other family and look out for the rest of us down here. We will miss you!!! Love ya!

Estella Green

July 31, 2007

I will miss you, and I will always remember the times as a little girl that I spent running around your house away from Cara.

Yvonne Clark

July 30, 2007

To Cara and The Cline Family:
It was with great sadness Ryan told me of your father's dead. Even though I never met your dad,from meeting you when you
were a student at Bellaire H.S., Mr. Cline had to be a great man. I strongly believe the old adage,"the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree."
I know that you will miss your dad forever and always; but I offer you these words of encouragement:

Hope is the sun that rises with every new day,the assurance that as life goes on, time restores the spirit.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Peace of God be with you.

Yvonne Clark (Ryan's Mom)

Ryan Clark

July 30, 2007

Mr. Cline,
Although we never met, I knew you through your daughter(Cara). Thank you for helping us to be good teenagers which made us better adults. Please tell my dad, Charles Thomas Clark Jr and my brother Justin Garrett Clark, We are OK.

CHEMBERLI CLINE

July 30, 2007

GRANDDADDY,
I WILL NEVER FORGET THE SUMMERS THAT CECILY AND I SPENT WITH YOU. THANKYOU FOR ALWAYS TELLING ME HOW BEAUTIFUL I WAS EVEN WHEN I DIDN'T BELIEVE IT. THANK YOU FOR THROWING ME IN THE POOL AND TEACHING ME HOW TO SWIM. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH MY DADDY IN HEAVEN. I LOVE YOU. YOUR CHOCOLATE DROP. CHEM CLINE

Dr. Graden E. Taylor

July 29, 2007

To a great man who was my coach, friend and father figure to me when I lost my own parents while a student and football player at Miller Jr. High. I will always remember you coach.

Victor Hoskins

July 29, 2007

Mr Cline:
I enjoyed the time we had together and learned a lot from you. I will keep my promise to take care of your daughter. Until we meet again.......

Nikki Henry

July 29, 2007

To the Cline Family,

God has taken one of his children home to a place of peace and happiness. May God continue to strengthen and bless the Cline family.

Toni Guillory

July 29, 2007

To Cara and Family:
May the Holy Spirit comfort your family in this time of grief and give your family the peace of God that passes all understanding knowing that your father is with the Lord.

The Knowles Family

July 28, 2007

To The Cline Family:
May God give you the strength and comfort to endure during the loss of your loved one as we lift you in prayer.

Marvin Ansley

July 28, 2007

What Coach Cline instilled in me is that there is something called "integrity," which no one can ever take away -- and you never have to compromise.

Ms. Annette Cole Dockins

July 28, 2007

To Patricia and Family know that GOD is still GOD and he will always be there for you and your family, also know that your daddy is at peace now and will forever be in the hearts of the people who love him. Just remember in everthing both great and small we see the hand of GOD in all. Your dad is just a step away so take care until you see him again. I will always be there for you just call.

Dylan Hoskins

July 27, 2007

"Grampa" I love you!!

Harry Battle

July 27, 2007

Coach Cline was like a father to me,he inspired me to play football on the next level. He knew how to get the best effort from us. I'm going to miss Coach Cline. My prayers are with the family and friends.

Harry Battle

July 27, 2007

Coach Cline was like a father to me,he inspired me to play football on the next level. He knew how to get the best effort from us. I'm going to miss you Coach. My prayers are with the family and friends.

Irvin Smith

July 27, 2007

Mr. Cline was like a father to me. I am sorry to see that he has died. May God be with the family during this difficult time.

Tonya Malveaux

July 27, 2007

Mr.Kline, I'm sure you will be missed by many and loved as well,sure God is awaiting you,former student "81"Key middle school.

Nell

July 27, 2007

Calvin,
One of the last things you said to me was "We didn't do too bad." I agree. Have some great memories. Give Mu and Calvin Jr. a big hug for me. Rest in God's love. Nell

Cara Cline - Hoskins

July 27, 2007

Daddy,
You were a great father and teacher. I plan to take the things you taught me and apply them with my own child. I know you are in a far better place, but I still miss you and wish you were here. I love you!!

Paul Ouzenne & Family

July 27, 2007

Coach Cline I will always think about you, Me and my twin brother always talk about you, You were a good teacher, But a better friend I will see you one day up in heaven. As the apostles were looking on, Jesus was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight. We love you.

Larry V Smith

July 27, 2007

So many memories with Coach Cline at Miller Jr. High during P.E. You dressed every day or took a chance of ...Many touch football games on that field. Much love.My brother and I (Sleepy).

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