James David “JD” Cline, 71, of Siler City passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, surrounded by his family at Chatham Hospital Inc.

Mr. Cline was born in Princeton, West Virginia, on November 25, 1949, the son of Essie D. and Roberta Vest Cline. JD was preceded in death by his parents and was a supervisor for a steel manufacturing company.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Vickie D. Cline; daughter, Terry C. Harrington of Siler City; son, Jimmy Cline of Cameron; one sister, Janet C. Meadows of Bluefield, West Virginia; grandchildren, Joseph Noble, Jacob Cline, James and Alex Harrington, Lauren Cline; nieces, Shelia Lusk, Sherry Jones and Rhonda Lester; best friend, Carl Tabor and wife, Linda.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021, at Smith & Buckner Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the Cline family.

Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.