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BORN
1935
DIED
2005
Richard Call Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beach Street Baptist Church, 2220 N. Beach, Fort Worth. Burial: following service at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation: The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, 5706 Airport Freeway.
Richard was born April 14, 1935, to the late Lawrence and Florence Call in Lewiston, Maine.
He had served as senior pastor for Beach Street Baptist Church for the past 38 years. He was an Air Force Korean War veteran.
He was devoted to the service of the Lord and his family.
Survivors: Wife, Cherrie of Fort Worth; daughters, Charolette Kirby of Justin, Celeste Hardin of Fort Worth, Beth Sharp of Roanoke and Amy Call of Fort Worth; brother, Ronald Call of Greene, Maine; eight grandchildren; and loving church family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Call
Chet and Shirley Sharpe
July 7, 2005
Dear Cherrie and family,
We were out of town when Richard passed away and are sorry we weren't able to attend his funeral. We will always be thankful for the way both of you encouraged us while Chet was the Child Evangelism Fellowship Director of Tarrant Co. and for his support of following directors. His example of faithfulness has been seen by and definitely influenced many during the years he served the Lord.
Our prayers are with you,
Shirley and Chet
Michael and Elizabeth Matura
July 1, 2005
Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. We are praying for you that God will touch you and give you comfort and healing.
Boris & Judy Materne
June 29, 2005
To the Call Family:
I remember Bro. Richard from my seminary days at the Bible Baptist Seminary. I told my wife that I remember Bro. Call as a very kind man. We visited his church as World Baptist Fellowship missionaries many years ago. May the Lord richly bless each and every member of his family and give you comfort during these days following his home-going.
Bro. Boris Materne
Vicki Wilson-Miller
June 29, 2005
To the Call Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I will be certain to remember your family in my prayers.
Kathy Gibson (Davis)
June 28, 2005
I can never praise the Lord enough for bringing the Call family into my life! He used Charolette to bring me to her daddy's little church on Beach St.
This family made me feel like I was a part of their own.
The one thing that stands out most about Preacher was that he always made sure that whatever the service (Sunday, Wed., funeral) he presented the plan of salvation. For some, he'd say, this might be the only time they'd hear the gospel, and he made sure they heard it. Many pastors have gotten away from preaching the gospel which is a real shame.
I loved this man like a father! I will miss him greatly!!!!
My prayers and love are with you Mrs. C., Charolette, Celeste, Beth & Amy as well as all of your families!
I know God can and will get you through this!
Kathy
Dub Carter
June 28, 2005
I was very saddened to hear of your loss driving home from a youth camp Friday. I am praying for you. Cherrie, Beth, Ron, Kimberly, Sydney and Brady you are all very dear to me. The first thing I remember was his smile. Each time I saw Rev. Call he was always smiling. His smile reminds me of God's goodness and calls me to be a better minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
I Love You All,
Dub
Mary Mauldin -Long
June 28, 2005
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Bro.Call all of my life. He and my dad, Bro.Mauldin were friends for years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven is a richer place today.
Cindy and Nancy Gillespie
June 28, 2005
Cherrie and girls our prayers are with you all. We have so many fond momeries to cherish. One day we all will see him and our loved ones and Oh What A Day That Will Be. We are here for you all.
Love,
Douglas Lutz
June 28, 2005
Dear Call Family,
It is with deep sorrow that I read of the passing of Mr. Call. Although I did not know him, I do know his legacy. You are his legacy. A testimony of his committment to the Lord, his family, and the community. My prayers are with you in your grief.
Gary Overstreet
June 28, 2005
Cherrie and family,
I was very sad to learn of Mr. Call's passing. I'd come to know him somewhat during my many visits over the past few years. He was always very gracious to me whenever I was in his home and made me feel truly welcome. It was an honor to have known him. He will most certainly be missed.
Jan Culpepper
June 28, 2005
My family has been saddened by the loss of a very good man. No words at all are able to express our true feelings.
Brother Call was there when both my mother and father passed away, and we were honored that he also spoke at both funerals. He has been a kind and gentle spirit to so many in this life. I know he will knock then down in the next life. I am sure he is already.
I thank you all for being a part in mine and my family's life. If there is anything we can do for you, please be sure to let us know.
You will all be in our prayers.
Jim & Sharon Bolding & Family
June 27, 2005
Cherrie and Family,
I have been so blessed to grow up under Preacher's ministry. My most wonderful memory of Preacher is his benediciton at the end of each and every prayer that he offered up to our Father.
.....Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
You are each in our hearts and prayers. We love all of you.
Tracy and Keal Harrison
June 27, 2005
He was a person who cared for everyone and never gave up on them no matter what. I am so glad that my son grew up to be able to call him "His Preacher"
Pearlyne Kersey
June 27, 2005
Cherrie and Family, We are praying for you as you feel the loss of Dick's presence, but what a home coming he has experienced. We send all of you our love,
Your cousin, Pearlyne
Rick & Mary Herring
June 27, 2005
We are so very sorry to hear of Mr. Call's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Wayne Maggard
June 27, 2005
Mrs. Call and Family, Brother Call had a wonderful way with words and the people he met. I will thank him for telling me about Jesus and for showing Him to me with his life when I get to heven. You and the children are in our prayers always!!
Love in Christ, Shirley & Wayne
Christopher Himes
June 27, 2005
Cherrie, Charolette, Celeste, Beth, and Amy; I am so sorry to hear of this new, Richard was a great man, and was like a dad to me. I know he is no longer in any pain and with our Lord now. Someday soon we will get to see him again.
Mary Randolph
June 27, 2005
Dear Celeste and Charolette,
Know you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. I am sending this from Lucky and myself as well as Mt. Gilead Baptist and Birdville Baptist churches.
Monte and Sandra Richardson
June 27, 2005
Dear Cherry and Family,
Dick is home now and I know he is having the time of his life with all of those who have gone before him...like my Mom and Dad. My heart is so heavy for you today. Monte and I are praying for you. There were days that I thought I could not make it and by the Grace of Jesus, I did.
We love you dear family,
Monte and Sandra
Shirley Giacullo
June 27, 2005
We are sorry to hear the news of Richard's passing away, BUT He is in the presence of His Lord and Saviour and has No more suffering. We are praying for you, Cherrie and the whole family.
Jenifer Espinoza
June 27, 2005
I am so sorry. Ya'll are all in my heart and prayers. I love you Amy!!
Jason & Tracey Boone
June 27, 2005
Celeste & Family,
Jason and I are so sorry to hear about your Daddy. We know that he is probably having the time of his life up in heaven. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that we can do please let us know.
Bret and Laurie Kamas
June 27, 2005
Bro. Call will be truly missed. He was a fine Christian man that we had much respect for. Our love and prayers to all the immediate family and extended church family.
Ron and Carol Murch
June 27, 2005
We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. We have such good memories of your visits to Maine.
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