Arthur Thomas “Tom” Cline III, 74, of Fortson, Georgia, died Friday, March 17, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, March 19, 2023 in the chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Dr. Tim Jones officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, 3874 Gentian Blvd, Columbus GA. 31907. A private burial will be held Monday, March 20, 2023 at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Ga.

Tom was born on June 2, 1948 to the late Arthur Thomas Cline, Jr, and Launah Cline. Tom loved his family and had the gift of compassion. He was Baptist by faith, and worked 30 plus years at GAB Robins before retiring.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Wanda Cline, daughters, Lisa Whitaker (Bryan), Laura Einsel (Andrew), grandchildren, Carly, Tanner, Julia, Thomas, Davis, Quinn, sister, Linda Doster (Chip), and a number of friends and family.