His ancestors were California pioneers who helped settle California during the Gold Rush.

William is survived by wife, Jossette Floyd Cline; sons, William Riley Cline II of Upper Lake, Jason Calhoun of Columbus, Ohio, and Jody Calhoun of Cabot, AR; daughter, Jennifer Calhoun Featherling of Dumfries, Va.; sisters, Deborah Cline-Monaco of Rohnert Park, Calif., and Louise Cline Wright of Bellflower, Calif.; five grandchildren, Nicholas Calhoun, Sammy Calhoun, Jasper Calhoun, Emily Featherling and Brittany Featherling Skidmore; two great-grandchildren, Lilly Skidmore and Kade Skidmore; and bonus grandchildren, Jazlyn Bonilla and Logan Demello.

A memorial service will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 1625 N. High St. in Lakeport, Calif., on Thursday, April 26, at 1 p.m.

Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or www.chapelofthelakes.com. Sign the guest book at www.legacy.com.