William Dean Derline, Sr.

William Dean Derline, Sr., age 72 of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Derline was born on January 2, 1942 in Tuttle, North Dakota to the late William and Ida Derline. He was formerly employed by Dekalb County and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Mr. Derline was a member of Union Grove Congregational Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Hildegard Derline, of Cleveland; sons and daughters-in-law, William Dean and Beva Derline, San Antonia, TX, and Timohty Gene and Lisa Derline, Little Rock, AK; son, Christopher Derline, San Antonia, TX; stepson, Christopher Sterling Whitley, Cleveland; 9 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild. No formal services will be held at this time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Lung Association – 2452 Spring Road SE, Smyrna, GA 30080. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.barrettfh.com Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.