Pat Cline

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Patrick “Pat” Lee Cline of Neosho, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on November 13, 2025, at the age of 87.

Pat was born on August 12, 1938, in Elkland, Missouri, to Clarence Cline and Alyse Newcomb.

After graduating from Skidmore High School, Pat earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Wichita University. He worked as a purchasing agent for Boeing and later retired from Farm Bureau.

Pat proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1962 to 1970.

He married his first wife JoAnn in 1966 and shared 29 years together until her passing in 1995. He later married Mary Jean Palmer in 1996 at First Christian Church in Neosho, Missouri, and she survives him.

Pat loved the Lord and remained a faithful member at First Christian Church until his passing.

Pat enjoyed buying and selling property where he often enjoyed flipping houses - long before it was a TV trend. He also enjoyed every kind of classic car and attending cars shows.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jean, and a community of friends who will miss him dearly.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at First Christian Church in Neosho. Richmond Adams will officiate Burial will follow at Neosho IOOF Cemetery, where Pat will be laid to rest with full military honors performed by the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program.

Contributions in Pat’s memory may be made to First Christian Church, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 66, Neosho, Missouri 64850.