John Charles McCall, Jr.
John Charles McCall, Jr., 63, husband of Regina Lee McCall, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 at Baptist Health-Lexington.
Born March 6, 1961 in Bourbon County, he was a lifelong farmer and a former employee of W.R. Stamler Corporation. John enjoyed tinkering, restoring and doing mechanic work on trucks and tractors. Known as “Jabo” and “Moline Man” to his fellow tractor showing and pulling friends, he was a longtime member of the Central Kentucky Steam & Gas Engine Association and liked semi trucks. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, camping and fishing.
Additional survivors include his sons: Dwayne McCall and Cotey McCall, both of Nicholas County; his sister, Lucy (Lauren) McCall of Nicholas County; his “brother” Freddie Keller, of North Middletown; two grandchildren: Grayson Colt McCall and Camri Aynn McCall; and special friends: James “Big Mac” and Dana McMillen of Stamping Ground, Jim and Fran Cooper of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, Russell and Betty Burbage of Russellville, Ohio and Bobby Livingood and Thomas Brierly, both of Nicholas County.
He was preceded in death by his parents John C. and Ethel McCall, Sr.; a sister, Tracy McCall Milner; and a daughter-in-law, Dale Ann Varner.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will begin at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 12th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home with a Time of Remembrance at 7:00 P.M.
In accordance with John’s wishes, following cremation he will be inurned in the McCall Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are encouraged to the John C. McCall, Jr. Memorial Fund which will support local youth in pursuing their interest in mechanics and agriculture.
John was lifetime long friend one of the sweetest guys u could ever b a friend with. He was hard worker and an awesome son I knew him from back home in Clark county such an awesome friend and guy. U will truly b missed my dear friend. Prayers for everyone 🙏🙏.So sad I had no clue or I would have been there. Love and prayers from Norma Ann Tipton Puckett.