George E. Kline

George E. Kline, 82, of St. Albans peacefully passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 after a short illness. He was born January 24, 1932 in Klinesville, PA, a son of the late George Wisman and Bertha Henry Kline of Columbia, PA. George was a proud graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1950. He was married August 26, 1955 to Mary Catherine Barnes. George served in the United States Marine Corps for four years from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean Conflict in the 3rd Marine Division. He enlisted and served in the West Virginia Army National Guard from 1955 until 1985 with one more year of active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He served at various times as Sergeant Major and Personnel Officer of the 150th Armored Calvary. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Marine Corp Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal. George, known as “Sarge” to his players helped found the midget league football program in St. Albans where he served as a coach for over twenty years. He also served as secretary/treasurer and president of the Kanawha Valley Midget Football League for many years. He was an avid West Virginia University football and basketball fan and regularly attended and served in the Kanawha Valley WVU Fan Club meetings. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Mary Catherine Barnes Kline; son, David Kline and his wife, Theresa of St. Albans; son, Gary Kline and his wife, Sherry of Ona; son, Robert Kline of St. Albans; brother, David Kline and sister, Mary Lou Fuhrman, both of Columbia, PA; and grandchildren, Brandon, Tayler, Jennifer, Rebekah, Sarah, and Katie. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, St. Albans with the Rev. Loretta Isaiah officiating. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans with military honors. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Kanawha Valley WVU Fan Club, 4304 Virginia Ave., SE, Charleston, WV, 25304 You may share memories or condolences with the family at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com Bartlett-Chapman Funeral Home, family owned, located at 409 Sixth Ave., St. Albans is honored to serve the Kline family.

George E. Kline

January 24, 1932 - August 29, 2014