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Bandy Cline Jr. Obituary
GASTONIA-Bandy Elmore Cline, Jr. of Gastonia passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Bandy loved his girls more than anything. Bandy was known as a big hearted man. He loved to give to others. Bandy enjoyed both the beach and the mountains. He loved to garden and plant flowers. He was an outdoorsman who loved to fish, hike and camp. He enjoyed "hunting waterfalls" with his granddaughter, Amber. Bandy loved to be busy. He enjoyed picking antiques and UNC Basketball. He proudly served in the 82nd airborne division of the US Army. Bandy will be dearly missed by many.
Bandy is the son of the late Dorothy Ann (Farrar) Cline and Bandy Elmore Cline Sr. Bandy was also preceded in death by a sister, Rebecca "Becky" Ann Cline.
Left to cherish the memory of Bandy are his daughter Brandy Cline and granddaughter Amber Bommarito. Bandy also leaves behind his significant other, Sharon Driscoll; sisters Deborah "Debbie" Weaver and husband Ricky and Sharon "Sherry" Smith and husband Rick; along with a special niece Crystal Cline and nieces and nephews, Elizabeth Weaver, Ryan Weaver, Rick Smith II, Jared Smith, Christopher Smith and Tyler Smith. Also missing Bandy are great niece Laila Acosta and great nephews Jordan Ford and Camden Smith.
A celebration of Bandy's life will be held at 5 p.m., on Sunday, May 7, 2017, at the Dallas Funeral Home Chapel, 212 W. Trade St., Dallas, North Carolina.
The Gaston County Honor Guard and the US Army will accord full military honors to Bandy. Pastor Thomas Lineberger, Jr. will officiate.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Those who wish to offer expressions of sympathy and share fond memories, please visit Bandy's guest book at: www.carothersfuneralhomedallas.com
The staff of The Dallas Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cline family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bandy Cline Jr.
Tim Rohm
May 26, 2017
We were Classmates at North Gaston High School. Sorry for you loss.
AC
May 8, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Reading God's Word of hope for those who have passed on is faith building and encouraging. John 6:40.
Theresa Karam
May 7, 2017
Sharon and Amber, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I know how sad you both are, you both have been there for Brandy and helped him so very much. I am so sorry for your loss.
May 5, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Barbara Barneycastle
May 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss..
Joe Bivens
May 4, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. Bandy and I were so close growing up at Flint Groves and on through school. Lost touch and wondered so many times what he was up to now. Many many fond memories. Remember riding to school with him and sisters. Debbie driving us. Gosh seems like yesterday. my heart is with you all.
Robin McGinnis
May 4, 2017
He was always nice to me never went by me without saying Hi how are you feeling today Good Man
Gwen Barlow
May 4, 2017
Brandy,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and you family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tim Daniels
May 4, 2017
Brandy, Sherry, and Debbie our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many fond memories of Pete at Mammaw Cline's in Maiden..
Sherry/Tony/Blair/Jordy Rice
May 4, 2017
Prayers For All May God Give You Peace And Comfort In The Days Ahead May Your Memories Be Of The Good And His Love Sustain You Bandy's Love Was Unconditional For You Brandy From The Day You Were Born And As Well For Amber Sharon His Love And Trust In You Was Unmeasured He Loved His Family And Friends As Only Bandy Could We Love You All
Rebecca Sluder
May 3, 2017
Brandy Im so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers. May you feel Gods loving arms around you at this time.
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