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Cline, Ricky Gene, 41, of Seattle, WA, formerly of Duffy, Ohio, died September 28, 2007 at his home. He was born June 7, 1966 in New Martinsville, WV and is the son of Luther Gene and Linda Kay (Gehring) Cline of Duffy, Ohio. He was a Protestant by faith. He attended River High School and graduated in 1984. Ricky also received his Associate of Arts degree in Business Management from Ohio University Eastern. He was a flight attendant for Delta Airlines for 17 years and throughout that time he was given the opportunity to see so many different areas of the world. He loved traveling and meeting new people. He is survived by his father and mother, his partner of 18 years, Gary Fern of Seattle, three sisters, Crystal Williams of Hannibal, Ohio, Melissa (Brad) Malone of Coraopolis, PA, and Amber (Ray) Fox of Sardis, Ohio; two nieces and five nephews, Ashley, Craig and Chad Williams of New Martinsville, WV and their father, Bill Williams; Jacob and Abigail Malone of Coraopolis and Gage and Gaven Fox of Sardis, Ohio. He is also survived by his grandfather, Luther John Cline of Roseville, Ohio and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Chester and Lavina (Potts) Gehring of Duffy and Lorraine Elizabeth (Lisk) Cline of New Matamoras, Ohio; also his great grandparents, Walter and Elizabeth (Longwell) Potts of Duffy and George and Cora (Clark) Lisk of New Matamoras. Services were held on October 7, 2007 in Seattle, WA for friends and family. Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 1-2:30pm at Grisell Funeral Home, 37234 Mound Street, Sardis, where funeral services will be held at 2:30pm with Evangelist David Lively officiating. Ricky was a fond believer in giving to different organizations and donating to those in need. Memorial contributions may be made in Ricky’s memory to any local autism or diabetes foundation. Family and friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com Sympathy expressions at www.grisellfuneralhomes.com

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Cline, Gene

September 28, 2007