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1940 - 2020
 JOHN LESLIE CALL departed this life Thursday, December 24, leaving behind a heartbroken family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 52 years, Susan Call, and his parents Rev. Leslie and Virginia Call of Barboursville. He is survived by three daughters, Johnna (Willie) Adkins of Wayne, Karen (Jim) Butcher of Madison, and Leigh Anne (Tom) Roten of Barboursville; his mother-in-law Eloise Baumgardner of Barboursville, 10 grandchildren, Evan (Allison) Butcher, Jonathan, Ryan, and Jenna Butcher, Braden, Joshua, Samuel, and Sutton Roten, and Cameron and Kaitlyn Pullin; and "adopted children" Lora Beth and Jeremy Pullin of Flatwoods, KY. He is also survived by five brothers, two sisters, and their families. A 1958 graduate of Barboursville High School, John served in the US Army (1963-65), reaching the rank of 1st Sgt. After retiring from Inco Alloys (1992), he enjoyed golfing and spending time with family. He kept busy mowing, painting, and helping others. John was a long-standing member of Steele Memorial United Methodist Church where he was a Lay Leader, Sunday School teacher, and sang in the choir. Most important in his life was his faith in Jesus Christ, with whom he now lives triumphant. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Steele Memorial UMC's Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 346, Barboursville, WV 25504. Funeral services will be conducted by Wallace Funeral Home, 12:30 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Steele Memorial United Methodist Church, Barboursville. Rev. Kevin Lantz and Rev. Jim Butcher will officiate the service. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens Barboursville. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday at the church. A live stream of the service can be viewed at Facebook.com/SteeleMemorialUMC/. Condolences may be expressed to the family at timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 16 condolences.
Louise R. Bays
Monday January 4, 2021 at
1:47 PM
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John`s family, friends and the surrounding
community have lost a highly principled,
giving man.
We are fortunate and thankful he passed our way.
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Penny Tucker-Bruckse
Wednesday December 30, 2020 at
7:21 PM
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May wonderful memories comfort you and softly ease your sorrows-my thoughts are with you.
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Colleen Johnson
Wednesday December 30, 2020 at
5:50 PM
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Johnna and family, so sorry for your loss. John will be missed so much, but he is now at home with his love.
God Bless you and your family during this time.
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Ruth B. Thayer
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
7:21 PM
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So sorry, Johnna, for the loss of your father in this world. I had met him as lay leader several years ago at Steele Memorial. He was a valient member of your church.
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Malinda Ray
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
7:15 PM
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Johnna, Karen and LeighAnn
We are so sorry to hear about dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gerald and Verna Payton and family
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Tammy Beckett
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
4:34 PM
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This world has lost a wonderful man. I was privileged to know John and Susan for many years and they opened their home to our work family on many occasions. I know the family will miss him terribly but I’m sure there is much rejoicing in heaven.
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Jeff and Joy Ranson
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
3:30 PM
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We only knew John by way of his daughter, Leigh Anne. His love for the Lord and love for others shines through in her life. We send our love and prayers for all the family. What a precious legacy he has left them.
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Peggy Caldwell Mullins
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
2:15 PM
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Prayers and love for such a great man and family. Blessed to have known him, Susan and family.
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Ronnie C Roberts
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
9:47 AM
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My Prayers and condolences to the family I Love all of you
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Dr. Ken Pyles
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
9:24 AM
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Judy and I send our thoughts to all of the Call Family, even as we express appreciation to the Lord for John's life. John always represented to us the highest standard for what a believer in Christ should be. Every memory and every contact we ever had with John was inspiring. We rejoice that he is now reunited with Susan and that he is at home with all the saints!
Dr. Ken Pyles,
Summerfield, Florida
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Tina Cornwell
Lemonstina@yahoo.com
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
8:59 AM
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He was so kind and thoughtful and it was a pleasure knowing and singing with him in the choir
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Kathy Roten
rotenkathy@gmail.com
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
8:05 AM
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Dear Call Family,
Praying for comfort In this time of great loss. John was a wonderful godly man. His & Susan's legacy live in each of you.
So thankful to have known him.
God bless.
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Patty King
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
8:02 AM
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My sincere sympathy to the family. I count it a great privilege to have been a friend of Johnny. He was such a joyous and dedicated child of God. Praying for all of you. S
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Peggy Fillmore
Tuesday December 29, 2020 at
7:54 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Johnny was a wonderful man. He meant so much to everyone he met. He an Susan are together again.
Peggy and Dick Fillmore
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Brenda Cornwell
Monday December 28, 2020 at
4:34 PM
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Such a special friend to all who knew him. I loved him like a brother and will always remember him. What a witness for the Lord .rest in peace John and we will join you someday.
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Todd & Connie Neil
Monday December 28, 2020 at
3:29 PM
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Connie & I were very saddened to hear of John’s passing. John was a God fearing man and a wonderful man. I know dad will be playing golf with John in heaven. I’m sure Susan will be greeting him also. You’ll have our deepest sympathy and you’ll will be in our prayers. God bless!
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