Karl Cline Obituary

KARL ALBERT CLINE Karl Albert Cline, age 90, of Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at his residence in Bluffton. He was the son of the late Earl and Juanita Cline of Columbus, Ohio. Karl was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 12, 1935. He is survived by his wife, Janet Cline of Bluffton, SC; daughter, Cassandra Garcia, and husband Blas of Bamberg, SC; and son, Charles Cline, and wife Melissa of Princeton, WV. Grandchildren include granddaughters Cortney Blankenship of Bamberg, SC, and Madison Cline of Princeton, WV, as well as grandson McKenzie Cline of Princeton, WV; two brothers: Paul Cline of Ostrander, OH; and Kim Cline of Princeton, IN. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jodelle, and his brothers George Cline of Westerville, OH; Earl Cline of Winton Manor, FL. Karl graduated from West High School in Columbus, OH, and attended The Ohio State University. He served with the 11th Airborne Division from 1955 through 1958 and spent 11 years with the Army National Guard and the Army Reserves, obtaining the rank of Captain and training as a Special Forces operative (Green Berets). He retired from International Harvester Company after 18 years of service and later retired from Viscosity Oil Company after 26 years. Karl was a member of the Sea Island Chapel on Hilton Head Island, SC. He served as a trustee, ordained deacon, and ordained elder in the Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Anderson Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM. Interment will take place at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, SC following the Visitation at 12 Noon.