James Albert McCall Jr., 91, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Albert McCall, Sr., and Florence Fitzgerald McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Judy Sleight and Cathy Leopard; two brothers, Charles McCall, and Dan McCall; three sisters, N.A Persky, Jenny Brendle, and Elizabeth Huscusson
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James was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a retired United States Air Force Veteran and a member of the Junaluska Masonic Lodge #145 in Franklin, NC. After returning to Franklin, James worked in the cable business and at Macon Funeral Home for several years.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Sue Ledford McCall; son, Jimmy McCall of Franklin, NC; sister, Karen Stinson; and a brother, Johnny McCall both of Franklin. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Chuck Brown, Amanda Jones, Josh Sleight, Jason Sleight, James McCall, and Sarah McCall; five great grandchildren, Tara Owens, Kayla Daves, Brent Sleight, Oscar Brown, Annabelle Brown, and Denise Cauble; two great great grandchildren, Noah Owens and Ava Lee Cauble; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 2pm on Monday, November 22, at Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trout Unlimited, Headwaters Youth Program, 394 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.