Charles Edward "Chuck" Cline

April 18, 1937 - December 5, 2014

Charles Edward “Chuck” Cline age 77, of Knoxville and formerly of Davenport, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at his home in Knoxville. Chuck has been cremated and his family will be greeting friends from 5:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., Tuesday evening, December 9, 2014 at the Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville. Charles was born April 18, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Harry Edward and Jacque (McCool) Cline. Richard was raised in Davenport and graduated from Davenport High School. After high school Charles attended and graduated from St. Ambrose College. Charles married Carolyn Langston and for 12 years they lived in the Quad Cities where Charles was a clothing salesman. After divorcing in 1971, Charles moved to Knoxville, worked with Pella Corp until his retirement, and for 35 years he shared his life with Irene Rhoads, until her passing in 2006. Charles and Irene shared a passion for antiquing and they owned and operated Mellow Antiques. Charles was also a former Skeet Shooting State Champion. Charles is survived by his children, Steven (Renee) Cline of Idaho Springs, CO, Stephanie Cline of Bellevue, NE, Penny Faber of Roseburg, OR, Denise Sinnard of Bird City, KS; his daughter-in-law, Karol Rhoads of Bussey; 15 grandchildren, Alex, Tyler, Bridgette, Sonya, Joshua, Leeah, Dillion, Caitlin, Sam, Ryan, Kari, Tyler, Ashley, Katie and Tracey; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 35 years Irene Rhoads; parents, Harry and Jacque Cline; two children, Suzanne Cline and Michael Rhoads; and one sister, Betsy Ashfield. An open memorial in Chuck’s memory has been established. Condolences may be sent to www.winfieldfh.com. The Winfield Funeral Home of Knoxville is helping Chuck’s family with services.