Thomas Reon Kline, age 90, of Franklin, WV, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at his home due to complications from pulmonary fibrosis.

He was born on November 13, 1935 in Franklin, the son of the late Reon Howard "Red" Kline and Selma Grace Hinkle Kline.

A 1953 graduate of Franklin High School, he began working as a mechanic and Pontiac dealer alongside his father for several years at Kline Motor Sales until enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1958.  He was assigned to Ft. Jackson, SC for basic training, Ft. Sill, OK and to the U.S. Army base in Wurzburg, Germany, where he was assigned to the 82nd Corporal Missile Battalion.  He received his honorable discharge from the military in September of 1960 at the rank of SP4.  Following his military service, he returned to Franklin and the family business.

On September 3, 1955, at the Mt. Zion UM Church in Deer Run, he married the former Lula Belle Hevener, who preceded him in death on July 19, 2021.

He was a charter member of the Franklin Ruritan Club, and a member of the American Legion Post 30. He was a lifelong member of the Franklin Presbyterian Church, where he served as deacon, Ruling Elder, and trustee.  He and Lula Belle enjoyed their time and friendships formed, square dancing with the Treasure Mountain Swingers western square dance club in the 1970s and 80s.

Tom is survived by –

His daughter, Kimberly Sue Kline of Franklin

His son and daughter-in-law, Jon Thomas and Amy Bisceglia Kline of Morgantown, WV

His grandson, Carter Jon Kline of Morgantown and Naples, FL

His granddaughter, Courtney Jean Kline of Pittsburgh, PA

His brother and sister-in-law, Charles Conway and Sue Teter Kline of Fulshear, TX

A few cousins

And a number of nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his older brother, Waldo Eugene Kline, in 2005.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Franklin Presbyterian Church with Pastor Deborah Beam officiating.

Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Franklin.

The family will receive friends at the Kimble Funeral Home on Sunday, November 30, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Presbyterian Church, P O Box 486, Franklin, WV  26807 or Pendleton County Emergency Rescue, P O Box 727, Franklin, WV  26807.

The family gratefully appreciates the care received from Grant Memorial Hospice, Kim Bowers and Leana Davis during Tom's final days.