Billy Cline

Billy Wayne Bud Cline, age 76, of Cumby, passed away in the evening hours of Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at his home. He was born on April 6, 1934 in Ennis, Texas to Luther Sylvester and Mildred Marie Cline, they preceded him in death. He served in the United States Army. Bud married Geraldine Young in Kaufman on June 17, 1955. Their 55 years of marriage made a lifetime of memories not soon to be forgotten. He was a hard working man who wasnt afraid of work. Bud was a heavy equipment operator, truck driver, and mechanic and would do whatever was asked but most enjoyed running his dozer. In his younger days, he loved racing dirt track and more recently evenings were spent watching NASCAR with his wife. He constantly had a project of some type in his garage. When he wasnt working or tinkering, you would most often find Bud with his grand babies , they were his greatest joy. Bud is survived by his wife Geraldine; children, Charlotte Ann Pitcher of Arkansas, Billie Paulette Eddy of Dallas, TX, Luther Wayne Cline of Allen, TX, Kathy Sue Strickland of Cumby, and Shannon Gayle Cline of Cumby; daughter-in-law, T.J. Cline; and numerous grandchildren great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Wayne Cline and Gary Michael Cline, and one sister Mildred Ione Crouch. Services for Mr. Cline will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Peters Funeral Home in Greenville with Chaplain Danny Weems officiating. A visitation will take place beginning at 12:00 P.M. Saturday. The family would like to give a special thank- youto Tanya Hawkins and the rest of the staff of Hospice Plus for their care of Bud and the entire family throughout this time. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Plus in Buds honor. 4004 Medical Parkway, Greenville, TX 75401. 903-454-3385