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David Howard Call

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David Howard Call obituary, 1959-2021, Wilkesboro, NC

BORN

1959

DIED

2021

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North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

David Call Obituary

David Howard Call

September 1, 1959 - August 4, 2021

David Howard Call, a Wilkes County native who lived his life in the service of others, passed away unexpectedly at his Ashe County home Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, at the age of 61.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, protector and mentor, Mr. Call was born Sept. 1, 1959, the son of the late Howard Hubert and Connie Lucille Scott Call.

He leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend, Linda Call; sons, Cody David Call of Jefferson and Jed Cockrell (Jenny) of North Wilkesboro; daughter, Laura Bonifacio (Al) of Chapel Hill; sisters, Donna Call Watts and Lynne Call Cox (Larry), both of Wilkesboro, and five grandchildren, Mallory Cockrell and Emilio, Sebastian, Sophia and Rizal Bonifacio.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Call was preceded in death by his brother, Hubert Dennis Call.

A much-loved, respected, decorated, career-law-enforcement professional, Mr. Call was retired from the N.C. State Bureau of Investigation. He served his last five years there as Special Agent-in-Charge of the Northwestern District. Most recently, he was head of the Mooresville Police Department's Criminal Investigations Unit until deciding to seek much-deserved respite in the North Carolina Mountains, a place he always called home.

While his resume showcases his leadership in investigating domestic terrorism, homicides, officer-involved shootings, law-enforcement corruption, excessive force and drugs, Mr. Call was best known for his servant's heart and his ability to forge genuine, trusting, caring relationships with people.

Despite seeing the darkest side of humanity most of his life – or perhaps because of it – Mr. Call saw the authentic goodness in people, and he was the first to pitch in and help someone, any hour of the day or night, no questions asked.

His heart loved, and it loved big. It's fitting, perhaps, that his heart is what sent him Home.

Mr. Call was a member of First Baptist Church in West Jefferson.

A service to honor and celebrate his life was held outdoors at Scenic Memorial Gardens, 545 Moravian Falls Rd., in Wilkesboro at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 8. The Rev. Dr. Michael Lea officiated. The funeral service was livestreamed at www.facebook.com/ReinsSturdivant.

The family received friends during a viewing just before the funeral from 1 to 2:45 p.m., at Scenic Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Cody Call, Jed Cockrell, Ty Watts, Brian Call, Al Bonifacio, Daniel Prevette, Cesar Gutierrez and Shawn Elliott.

In addition to flowers, memorials can be made to Badges of Ashe, P.O. Box 112, Jefferson, NC 28640, or @PayPal.me/.badgesofashe.

The family required a face covering to be worn to attend the viewing or service.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record on Aug. 10, 2021.

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Adeline Montoya and Family

October 29, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the Call family. He will always be remembered during our hunts. He was very kind and thoughtful of others. God bless the family.

Robbie Turner

August 14, 2021

I was so surprised to hear of Call's passing. That was our nickname for him, taken from Lonesome Dove. He was a friend of our community and of our youth especially. He spent time and money to show them that not all Police Officers were not mean. Our children took pictures and talked to him as a person because he had a kind word to say. We will miss him and his genuine care for our community. We were proud to see him come to work!!

Cotton Ketchie

August 12, 2021

I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of our friend in Mooresville, David. He always had a kind word and a server's heart. God Bless you all in your time of grief.

Melinda Fulwood

August 12, 2021

I knew Det. McCall from Mooresville PD. He was a nice man and respectful.

Reece Coble, retired Deputy Sheriff Guilford County

August 10, 2021

I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends. David was a good man, excellent law enforcement officer and will be missed by all who knew him. "Rest in peace my fellow officer"

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