Jerry D. Cline

Jerry D. Cline, 64, of Washington passed away at 1:15am, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on May 28, 1954 in Peoria the son of John and Ruthie Kelso Cline.  He married Alma L. Dawson on October 27, 1973 in Koshkonong, MO.

Surviving are his wife, one son Jason Cline of Chicago Heights, IL and one daughter Mellissa (Corey) Cameron of Washington; four grandchildren Christopher, Caitlynn, Hailey, and Andrew.   Also surviving are his parents of Koshkonong, MO one brother Terry (Nancy) Cline of Koshkonong and one sister Tracy (Dale) Leitner of Birch Tree, MO.

He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company for 43 years retiring in 2016 as a supervisor.  Jerry enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling outdoors, watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and decorating for the holidays.  He was a kind man with a very generous heart and love for his family, whom he adored especially his grandchildren.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 11:00am Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Mason-White Funeral Home.  His nephew, Pastor Joshua Leitner will officiate.  Visitation will be Wednesday December 12, 2018 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm also at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Washington.  In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be given to Easterseals Central Illinois, 507 East Armstrong Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603.  To share a memory or send a condolence for his family visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.