Donald Raye Cline Sr. age 63 died Sunday June 30, 2013 after a long illness. Born in Bib County Georgia, he was the son of the late Buford Dempsey and Wilda Mae Reece Cline. Raye was a member and Deacon of New Beginnings Baptist Church in Bostic. Raye was a member of the Cliffside Masonic Lodge #460.  He worked at PPG Industries for 26 years and later at Western Southern Life. He enjoyed riding Harleys, playing golf, carp fishing and watching TV. He was a wonderful husband, loving father, brother and son-in-law. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Beth Cline; and two companions, Daisy and Hootie.

Raye is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sandra Blanton Cline; two sons, Don Cline Jr. and wife Kim of Kings Mountain, and Zac Cline and wife Holly of Bladenboro; a step daughter, Britta Gramer and husband Eric of Morganton; his twin sister, Kaye Cline Polk and husband Frank T. of Shelby; Niece and Nephew, Barbie Sprouse and Burt Broughton; Father and mother –in-law, John and Thelma Blanton;  Beth Chambers of Kings Mountain and Blair James of Shelby, who held a special place in Raye’s heart; and his loyal companion Duke; and various other family members.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday July 2, 2013 at 4:00 pm in the chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, with Preacher Paul Simpson officiating, and Masonic Rites given by the Cliffside Masonic Lodge #460 AF&AM, The family will receive friends an hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory to help defray funeral expenses.

 Cecil M Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Cline.