COLUMBIA Morris Alfred Kline, age 90, died peacefully on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at his home on Lake Murray in Lexington, SC. Morris was born on November 16, 1925, in Columbia, South Carolina and was the son of the late Myer and Ella Kline. He graduated from Dreher High School and attended North Carolina State University before enlisting in the US Army. He served with the 84th Infantry Division during World War II and was injured at the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium. He was decorated with two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was Vice President of Kline Iron & Steel in Columbia. Morris married Claire Rose Eisman from Charlotte, North Carolina on March 3, 1948 and they were best friends for over 68 years. Claire lovingly supported many of Morris’s interests, which included piloting sailplanes and airplanes, sailing on Lake Murray, oil painting, sculpting, building model ships and steam engines, and metalworking. In 1993, he received the “Spirit of Flying” award from the Experimental Aircraft Association. With great love and generosity, Morris was devoted to his family throughout his life. His children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends surrounded him during his final days as he spoke fondly to each and every one. Morris never met a stranger and acquired a large circle of devoted friends over the years. His gentle humor was a constant source of laughter. Morris is survived by his wife, Claire; daughter, Nancy (Joel) Gottlieb of Columbia; sons, Dr. Robert (Kathie) Kline, of Asheville, N.C., Dr. Michael (Connie) Kline of Morehead City, N.C.; grandchildren, Ryan, Robin, Seraph Grace, Elyse, Max and Lily; great-grandchildren, Maya, Ethan, Morgan and Chloe; and brothers, Harold (Rose) Kline and Sol (Tootsie) Kline. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at 11am in Hebrew Benevolent Cemetery. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. The family extends a sincere thank you to Connie Trapp, Collins Shirley, the staff at Always Best Care, Gentiva Home Health, and Hospice Care of Tri-County for the care, compassion and love shown to Morris and his family during this time. Donations may be made to the Beth Shalom Foundation, 5827 North Trenholm Road, Columbia, SC 29206, or Chabad of South Carolina, 2509 Decker Boulevard, Columbia, SC 29206, or a charity of your choice.
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