Cline Sluss was born on June 26, 1921 to Charlie and Bessie Sluss. He was born in Dickenson County where he lived most of his life. He became a Christian in his late teens and has always been a member at Pound River Church of the Brethren, where in later years he became pastor. He loved going to church and he loved to sing. He even taught singing classes for several years in the basement of the church.

Mr. Sluss married Mary Jerline Mullins in 1940 and they were married for 76 years. They had six children, 4 boys and 2 girls. He worked for Clinchfield Central Shop where he was a mechanic and welder. After retiring from Clinchfield, he ran Sluss Repair Shop for many years helping his neighbors with fixing everything from lawn movers to washer and dryers. Through this service he was also a good example to his children, especially the boys, by teaching them many things. Besides singing and working in his shop, one of his all time favorite things to do was eat ice cream. He will be missed by all.

Mr. Sluss was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Bessie Sluss; his brother, Afton J. Sluss: Veronica Saenz a great-great granddaughter and Ronald Sluss, II a grandson.

Survivors include his wife of 76 years, Mary Jerline Sluss of Clintwood; three sisters, Norma Mullins of Clintwood, Trula and Bill Mullins of Clintwood, Irene Smith of Tennessee; two daughters, Joyce and Raymond Anderson of Williamstown, WV, Elsie Faye Sanders of Summerduck, Virginia; four sons, Ronald S, Sluss and Elizabeth of Hagertown, Maryland, Raymond C. Sluss of Clintwood, Paul E. Sluss of Coeburn and Lee C. and Deanna Sluss of Reedsville, Virginia; 16 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends at the Pound River Church, Tuesday, June 7th beginning at 5:00 PM with services to follow at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 8 th at 11:00 AM at the church with Darrell Milgrim officiating. Burial will follow in the Sluss Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Sluss, Larry Kendrick, Travis Sluss, Paul Sluss, Ronald Sluss and Lee Sluss. Honorary pallbearers are Jay Conaway, Connie Mullins, George D, Mullins, Jr. Gary Rose and Raymond Sluss.