Raymond David Cline
Raymond “David” Cline, 67, of Salem, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
David was known for being a man of many hats. A jokester, confidant, loving husband and father, but also for his big heart. His love for people was remarkable, he would do anything for anybody, even if it meant going without himself if it meant a total stranger in need could put food on their table. Known for his quick wit, and sense of humor, you could not help but laugh when you were around him. You never knew what he just might say or come up with to catch you off guard. A man who believed in hard work spent many years working at the Lakeside Theme Park in Salem, then going on to work for Holiday Retirement Home as the head of the maintenance department. David loved to work with his hands and could often spot something in need of fixing without a second glance and be able to tell you what needed to be done to fix it. One thing that stood out about him though was the fact that he was someone you could go to when you needed advice, listening carefully and analyzing it all, you were sure to leave the conversation with a new outlook and clear mind. David was one of the good ones, the kind of man you don’t often run across anymore these days. It is without secret he has left behind a legacy of love, a sincere compassion for humanity, and hard work to be remembered by, and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his previous wife, Janice Cline; father, Raymond Dowell Cline; stepfather, Lloyd Blankenship “Buzz”; daughter, Vicki Golden; as well as his father & mother-in-law, Louis and Lydia Levano.
Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Lydia Cline; mother, Maxine Blankenship; sons, Jerry Wayne Cline (Heather), Michael Scott Cline (Ashley), and John Maloney Jr. (Christy); daughter, Lisa Duncan (Timothy); brother, Tommy Cline (Becky); grandchildren, James Matney, Alana Matney, Anthony Cline, Chloe Duncan, Aiden Duncan, and Sophie Maloney; nephew, John Cline; sister-in-law, Ada Scott; special friends, Kathryn and Christopher Matney; as well as numerous other family members and dear friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 4 to 6:00 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, in Salem. A celebration of David’s life will be held immediately following visitation at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel. He will be laid to rest following a private family graveside service at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Pastor Ben Lockhart will be officiating.
