John J. Call, age 79, of Gallipolis, died Saturday evening May 20, 2006 at Pleasant Valley Hospital in Pt. Pleasant. Born March 13, 2927 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late John and Ruby Beaver Call. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 2 Sons: John Maurice Call, and Timothy Zoltan Call, by Brother: Richard 'Joe' Call, and by a Sister: Carrol Jean Call.
John retired from Gallipolis Developmental and also farmed for many years.
He is survived by: Wife: Farris C. Wickline Call who he married on April 12, 1954 in Gallia County; 1 Son: Sgt 1st Class Sean Ray (Tracy) Call of Gallipolis; 1 Daughter: Sonja Renee (D. J.) Halley of Crown City; 4 Grandchildren: Nathan Halley, Zachary (Krisie) Halley, Matthew Halley and Dalton Call; 1 Sister: Liz Fisher; Several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P. M. Thursday May 25, 2006 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Alfred Holley officiating. Burial will follow in Providence Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-9 P.M.