January 9, 1933 – January 23, 2020
Phillip E. Cline, 87, lifelong resident of Sheridan, was called home on January 23, 2020. Phillip was born to Odie and Zelda (Griffith) Cline on January 9, 1933 in Boxley, Ind.
He graduated from Sheridan High School, Class of 1951. After high school, he honorably served our country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1961. Later, Phillip became an Ambassador for the National Farmers’ Association. He worked as an auditor for Associates Finance Company. Phillip also worked as an auto recovery specialist. Phillip started his path to many accomplishments in 4-H at a young age. He was a proud 10-year member in Hamilton County. He proudly served as an Assistant Agricultural Extension Agent and a 4-H Leader. Phillip enjoyed genealogy and wanted to share his passion with others, so he continued to serve as a 4-H Genealogy Project Leader and later went on to write the state’s 4-H Genealogy Manual. Phillip was an active FFA member and served on the State FFA Board. He was awarded the Hoosier Farmer Award. In Phillip’s later years, he was well known among the Sheridan community for his lawn care business, where he could be found around town mowing, weeding and planting.
Phillip is survived by his loving sister, Marilyn (Gene) Leonard, Sheridan; several nieces and nephews, Brian (Lori) Cline, Mike Cline, Tom (Tami) Cline, Susan (Bob) Zaltsberg, Greg (Chris) Cline, Terry (Kevin) Kingery, Andy (Frannie) Cline, David (Kristi) Leonard and Steven (Anita) Leonard; as well as many great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents and by his two brothers, Kenneth and Keith Cline.
A funeral service with military honors will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020 at The Bible Church, 1478 State Road 38, Sheridan. Family and friends are invited to gather from 2 p.m. till time of service. Pastor Harrell and Russ Wilson will be officiating Phillip’s service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hamilton County 4-H Council, 2003 Pleasant St., Noblesville, IN 46060.
Everyone is invited to share a memory or leave an online condolence for the family at fisherfunerals.com. Fisher Family Funeral Services is honored to serve the Cline family.
Arrangements
Calling: 2 to 6 p.m., Jan. 31
Service: 6 p.m., Jan. 31
Location: The Bible Church
Condolences: fisherfunerals.com