ERNEST HOWARD “BILL” KLING
March 30, 1922 - November 28, 2005

Ernest Howard (Bill) Kling of Marlin passed away on Monday, November 28 after a long illness.

Mr. Kling was born on March 30, 1922 in Satin, Falls County, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest George Kling, and mother, Augusta Murphy Kling, of the Satin, Falls Co., Texas Community.

Mr. Kling married Dorie Marie Moore of Satin on January 1, 1945. They lived in Marlin, Texas where Mr. Kling was employed by Lone Star Gas Company and later worked for Star Tex Propane Inc. from which he retired in 1984.

He is survived by sons Larry Kling and wife Grace of Robinson and Dale Kling of Marlin, Texas; a brother, Wayne B. Kling of Concord, California; and grandchildren, Larry Clanton Kling and Melissa Kling of Robinson. Special friend was Bessie Klypus of Marlin, Texas.

Mr. Kling was a 50-plus year member of the Marlin Masonic Lodge.

A memorial service will be held at Adams Funeral Home on Saturday, December 17, with Rev. A Bratcher