William P. Kline, 48

MIDDLETOWN - William P. Kline of Middletown passed away Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2007, at his residence. He was 48.

Born on May 16, 1959, in West Chester, Pa., he was the son of Edward Sr. and the late Pauline (Harrison) Kline of Smyrna.

Bill was a member of the Insulators Local 42.

He loved the beach and especially enjoyed swimming in the ocean.

With his whole heart, Bill loved his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by three children, Shelly Kline, Melanie Kline and Joseph Kline, all of Clayton; two grandchildren, Alyssa Kline and Howard Taylor, both of Clayton; his father, Edward Kline Sr. of Smyrna; five brothers, John Kline and his wife Ronnie of Bear, Edward Kline and his wife Nancy of Hartly, Thomas Kline and his wife Helen of Glasgow, Francis Kline and his wife Kathy of Townsend and Kurt Kline of Smyrna; two sisters, Linda Forgione and her husband John of Christiana and Karen Suppi and her husband Carl of Bear; and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home, 212 N. Broad St., Middletown, followed by graveside services at 1 p.m. in All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington.

Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.daniels-hutchison.com.