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James Cline Obituary
Jim served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Harvard Industries in Albion after 32 years. Jim loved playing cards, even hosting poker games every Saturday night at the house. He enjoyed squirrel hunting, coon hunting and had a Grand Nite Champion dog. Jim also raised fighting chickens.
In addition to his wife, Eloise, Jim is survived by two daughters, Diane (Dale) Kieft, Terry Lynn (Carl) Allen; three sons, Dale (Ellen) Miller, Christopher (Betsy) Genther, Warren (Vicki) Genther; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sherry Lavonda Jones; one son, Daryl Burkwalt; three sisters, Mae Stanley, Minnie Jean Hensley, Jaceline Beene and four brothers, Marvin Cline Jr. Jack Cline, Virgil Cline and Levon Cline.
A memorial service to honor the life of James Wince "Jim" Cline will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Litchfield with Jewel Burkwalt and Pastor Ellis Howard officiating.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.
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Anita Shortridge
March 12, 2026
Gonna miss you sweet Jim!!! RIP..
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Upcoming Events
Mar
19
Memorial service
3:00 p.m.
Litchfield Chapel
220 N Chicago Street, Litchfield, MI 49252
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel - LitchfieldOnly 3 hours left for delivery to next service.