Dr. William H. Cline, 95, of Fernandina Beach, passed away Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. Dr. Cline was born Aug. 28, 1921, in Lockport, N.Y., the son of Harry and Alice Cline. The family moved to Fanwood, N.J., where he spent his early years. He graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in the Class of 1939.
After three years of pre-veterinary study, he enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1945 with a degree in veterinary medicine. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Veterinary Corps. He was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. He married the former Shirley Todd, and they settled in Millington, N.J., where they lived for 50 years. Dr. Cline opened his veterinary practice in Fanwood and served the community for more than 40 years. Dr. Cline and Mrs. Cline moved to Amelia Island in 1992. He was a member of the Presbyterian faith.
Dr. Cline leaves behind his wife, Shirley Todd Cline; his three daughters, Virginia Livingston of Scottsdale, Ariz., Carol Albers of Long Valley, N.J., and Cynthia Jamison and her husband, Charles Marci, of Chicago and Denver; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 3, at Amelia Island Plantation Chapel, with the Rev. Ted Schroder officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested donations to the United States Humane Society or the Seeing Eye of Morristown, N.J.
Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors