Robert James Cline, 54, died Aug. 10, 2009, at the VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was born in Melbourne and lived in Fellsmere for nine months coming from Sebastian.
Before early retirement in 2007, he worked for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for several years, and as a carpenter in many construction projects. He was a member of Sebastian River Baptist Church and the Shriners International.
Survivors include his wife of 14 years Joyce Cline of Fellsmere; sons, Joshua James Cline and Joseph Patrick Cline, both of Dearborn, Mich.; step-sons, Justin Loudermilk and Austin Tatem, of Fellsmere; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Iva Cline; and sister, Debbie Cline.
At the request of the family no services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Crippled & Burned Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 31356 in memory of Robert James Cline.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory Vero Beach.
