Obituary of Richard Samuel Cline

Richard "Dick" Cline, age 80, died peacefully at his home in Mullica Hill on May 1, 2019. He was a 1957 graduate of Pitman High School, earned a BS Degree in Health and Physical Education from West Chester University in 1961 and a MA Degree from Glassboro State College in 1964. Dick served as a Health and Physical Education teacher and Department Head at Triton High School in the Black Horse Pike School District for 33 years. He also enjoyed coaching football and track. He developed the Cedar Ridge Farm where he primarily raised and harvested Christmas trees. Dick was a longtime member of the Boy Scouts of America achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. Dick was a devoted member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Mullica Hill for over 40 years. Survived by his wife of 57 years, Dr. Jessica I. Cline (nee Ingrum), children Roberta (Raymond) Corry, Jessica Ingrum (Don Degnan), grandchildren: Michael Dickson Jr., Evan, Andrew and Alexandra Cooke, 4 great grandchildren: Serenity, Gabrial, Olivia and Henry Richard, his sister, Susan Cline and brother Robert Cline. Friends may greet the family on Monday 7-9pm in the Kelley Funeral Home, 125 Pitman Ave, Pitman, NJ and on Tuesday 9:30-10:45am at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 284 Cedar Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062. Funeral Service will begin Tuesday at 11am. Interment at Eglington Cemetery immediately following. Those desiring may make a contribution to: Holy Redeemer Hospice Care, 150 E. 9th Ave., Runnemede, NJ 08007, and the Trinity United Methodist Church of Mullica Hill Missions Fund. Memories may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com.