James (Mac) Horace McCall III Hickory, North Carolina Obituary

James (Mac) Horace McCall III

James (Mac) Horace McCall III, 72, of Taylorsville, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born January 24, 1948 in High Point, NC, he was the son of the late James Horace McCall, Jr. and Helen Scott McCall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kelsie Elizabeth Million. Mac was a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill. He spent the majority of his career with Broyhill Furniture as the Vice President of Sales. He then went on to become President of Clayton Marcus and retired in 2007. He was a member of Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church and volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and the Bethlehem Lions Club. Mac loved boating, both on the lake and at the beach, but his true love was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren who lovingly called him Peeps, as did most of the world. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Jane (Janie) Mebane McCall of the home; children: Allison Bacot McCall and partner Leslie Ann Brown, James Horace McCall IV and wife Shannon Jesse McCall, Sarah McCall White and husband Robert Jason White, all of Hickory, NC; grandchildren: Jane (Janie) Mebane Pennell, Carter Ned Pennell, Anthony Chase McLean and wife Olga, James (Ames) Horace McCall V, Mebane Elizabeth White, Harper Lindsay White, Larkin Miller White, Causey Beckham White, and Gibson McCrady White; great-grandchildren: Peyton Lee Million and Finn McLean; a sister, Pat Carlton and husband Tom of Clemmons, NC; and a brother, Bill McCall and wife Lori of Wilmington, NC. A celebration of Mac’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church’s outdoor pavilion with Pastor Mike Stone officiating. The church requests that all who attend wear masks and observe social distancing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, 9379 NC-127, Taylorsville, NC 28681. Bass-Smith Funeral Home in Hickory is serving the family.
January 24, 1948 - September 15, 202001/24/194809/15/2020
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Yvonne Osborne
October 16, 2020
3 trees planted in memory of mac mcall. A loving husband who loved his family dearly. Yvonne and john osborne and Martha eggers
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Doug Brown
September 23, 2020
So sorry to hear of Mac’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you
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September 18, 2020
Our deepest sympathies.
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Eddie Hurst
September 18, 2020
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always remember Mac's smile, laugh and the amazing family he and "Helga" created. We love you all!
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Dusty Baker
September 18, 2020
Allison, sending love and light to you and your family. Mac was one of the constants we could count on during my 21 years with Broyhill. He was fair, honest and genuine. I hope your many great memories will help carry you all through.
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Lynn & Kris Siemer
September 17, 2020
We will remember Mac always as a dear friend and fantastic father and 'peeps'! May God's love and grace surround and comfort you during this sad time

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Annette Hill
September 17, 2020
Mac was always an upbeat, extended family member that was admired by all that knew him. My deepest condolences to the family which he loved dearly . It's not what we have in this world, its what we leave behind and he certainly left a legacy in his beautiful family. ... Continue Reading
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Lynn Siemer
September 17, 2020
Mac Mcall was an awesome person who was one of my best friends, He was the type of person that I wanted to be. A great father a great furniture man and a great friend. He will be missed thank you Mac for being YOU for your friendship
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Will Davis
September 16, 2020
Mac McCall was a wonderful man and this is such a terrible loss. He played an integral role in helping me start my career after college and I will forever be indebted to him for his kindness. Simply put, Mac was the ultimate example of hard work, integrity, and loyalty... Continue Reading
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Kim Pennell
September 16, 2020
Praying for all of the family. I will always remember what a great Dad and Peeps he was to his kids and grands. They all certainly knew they were loved. He was very proud of his family. Rest In Peace. You will be missed but forever remembered. Love and prayers. Kim Penn... Continue Reading