James Archie Cline, age 78, of Hatfield, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 in Mena. He was born to the late Jennings William Cline and the late Cora Dell Hoover Cline on November 14, 1941 in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to the late Mavis Cline. Archie was a stone mason by profession and was a hard worker, skilled carpenter, and an artist with his stonework. He loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family. He was the most loving father and grandfather, and a friend to everyone. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by; sons, Matt Cline and wife Sandra of Mena, Arkansas, A.J. Hickman and wife Kim of Smithville, Oklahoma, and Chris Cannon of Hatfield, Arkansas; daughters, Sandy Day of Muse, Oklahoma, Carol Werst and friend Reggie Hamby of Smithville, Oklahoma, Dana Bojang and husband Ibrahima of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Chasidy Emerson of Hatfield, Arkansas; brother Bobby Cline of Poteau, Oklahoma; sister Sue Fairless of Hatfield, Arkansas; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, JW and Cora Cline; his wife, Mavis Cline; a son, Cody Dunn; a daughter, Theresa Ann Cline; a sister, Colleen Pannell; and 3 brothers, Benny, Delbert, and Dale Cline.
A graveside service for Mr. Cline will be held 10 AM Friday, July 31, 2020 at Ludlow Cemetery in Ludlow, Oklahoma with Bro. Todd Webb officiating. General visitation will be at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Don Cline, Brody Werst, JD Morris, Christian Field, Chris Cannon, and Matthew Cline. Honorary pallbearers will be Trey Martin, Lukas Beggs, Dustin Myers, AJ Hickman, Mike Cline, and Matt Cline.
Arrangements are under the direction of Beasley-Wood Funeral Home in Mena. Online obituary at beasleywoodfuneralhome.com
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