Mr. Herbert D. McCall Jr.

****ATTN: FAMILY & FRIENDS: A MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR MR. HERBERT D. MCCALL, JR. WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2023 AT OUR FUNERAL HOME, ****NOTE: PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES LISTED BELOW**** ****PLEASE NOTE THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING THAT MASKS ARE WORN AND WE WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING OUR BUILDING. If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 _______________________________________ The Obituary Herbert Daniel McCall Jr was born December 22, 1953 in Du Quoin, IL to Nellie Delois Sadberry and Herbert McCall Sr. He departed this life on December 25, 2022, at the age of 69. He confessed his belief and hope in Christ at age 20 and was baptized by Reverend Gardner, Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He united with Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in Kalamazoo, MI in 1974. Herbert graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1972. He was a National Merit Scholar, earning a full ride scholarship to Kalamazoo College. He studied engineering for two years at K-college, before leaving school to get married to his high school classmate and family friend, Kathie Ozier in 1974. Together they had 3 children Lola, Renea, and Herbert (III) “Danny”. The two divorced after 16 years of marriage but remained committed parents. Herbert was employed by James Rivers Corporation for 35 years. He began working in an entry level position and then was promoted to supervisor within his first year on the job. He remained in that position for the length of his employment. Herbert was a loving father, devoted brother and son. He loved sports, and participated in several local softball teams, bowling leagues, and pick-up games at the local YMCA, and parks surrounding Kalamazoo. He remained active in sports until his health began to fade in his 40s. Even still he enjoyed watching all sports and he loved his Michigan teams (Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, and University of Michigan “Wolverines”). Preceding him in death are both of his parents Nellie Delois McCall and Herbert McCall Sr., his daughter Lola Guy, his oldest sister Helen “Diane” Pratt, his brothers Clifton McCall, and Michael McCall Sr., and his nephews Jeff Moore and Anthony “Tony” Johnson. Herbert leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter Renea (McCall) Smith of Arkansas, and his son Herbert McCall III “Danny” and daughter-in love, Tonya of Arkansas. Four grandchildren, Christopher “CJ” Eason, Darius Bradley, Zoey McCall and Herbert “lil Herb” McCall IV of Arkansas. Three great-grandchildren Kaison, Kairee, and Kairyn Eason of Arkansas. Two sisters, Janet (Jerry) Wilson (Battle Creek), Esther (Carol) McCall , Three brothers, Brian (Susan) McCall (Kalamazoo ), Phillip “Scott” (Lisa) McCall (Virginia), James “Trent” (Monica) McCall (Las Vegas). He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews and many friends.

Mr. Herbert D. McCall Jr.

December 22, 1953 - December 25, 2022