Albert William Cline was born on October 8, 1937 to Russell Cline and Edith May Pemberton Cline. Albert's place of birth was in a sod house in Harper county Oklahoma near Laverne.
Albert started school at Grand View Country School and then in 1946 started attending Rosston School where he graduated with the class of 1955. While attending Rosston, Albert was part of two state champion basketball teams, 1953 & 55.
Albert was drafted into the Army in 1956 and served until 1958. He was recalled in 1961 and 1962. During his service he was a Specialist 4th Class tank mechanic.
In 1960, Albert was married to Sharon Kay Blevins in Woodward, OK. To this union two sons were born, William Michael and James Russell Cline.
Albert had several occupations throughout his life including being a typesetter for the Laverne Leader Tribune and Hooker Advance newspapers. Albert also was a fuel delivery driver for a time. Albert settled in Woodward, OK and became a United States Postal letter carrier.
Albert was a member of the Shattuck Church of Christ where he remained very active in all church activities.
Albert enjoyed gardening, skiing—water, land and snow, attending church, bowling, taking walks, family gatherings, his Grandchildren, sports and helping others. Albert really enjoyed a good argument!
Albert was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Edith Cline, brothers, Russell Jr., and Max Cline, brother-in-laws, Charles Green and Jack Sprague. He is survived by his son Mike and wife LaRhonda of Shattuck, OK and son Jim Cline of Azle, TX. Sisters Idell Green of Shattuck, OK, Frances and husband Ed Blades of Cresent , OK, Noma and Bill Cooley of Seiling, OK, Madeline Taylor of Woodward, OK, a brother, Bruce and wife Marilyn Cline of Oklahoma City, OK, two sister-in-laws, Lugy Clark of Albuquerque, NM and Lois Cline of Frederick, MD, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, as well as, a host of other family and friends.