Dec 29, 2020
Russell Lee Cline, 82, passed away at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, OH, on Dec. 26, 2020. Born Nov. 13, 1938, in Elizabeth, WV, he lived his whole life there until the last couple of years. His parents were Autmer and Florence Cline who preceded him in death, as did his brothers David Basil and Charles Autmer Cline. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years Paula Ash Cline, daughter Lisa Cline Kukura (Jeffrey), son Robert Ash Cline (Tracy) and grandchildren, Carrie, Madison, Bryce, Peyton, Andrew, and Logan.
Russ loved to be involved in his community and was his whole adult life. He was a member for 36 years on the Elizabeth Town Council, a member and past President of the Coplin Health Systems Board of Directors, a member of the Wirt Co. Development Authority, Wirt County Board of Education, Lion’s Club, Elizabeth United Methodist Church, and other organizations.