Early Clifton McCall

Early Clifton McCall obituary, Sylva, NC

Early Clifton McCall

Early McCall Obituary

Visit the Appalachian Funeral Services & Crematorium - Sylva website to view the full obituary.

Early Clifton McCall August 12, 1956 - January 26, 2026

Early Clifton McCall entered into the kingdom of Heaven on January 26, 2026 after a long period of declining health.

Born on August 12th, 1956 to the late Elberson McCall and Irma Lee Burrell McCall. He is also proceeded in death by a brother Harley McCall and a sister Darlene McCall Bennett.

To know Early was to love him. Early loved watching his westerns and wrestling. He also loved to spend time fishing, watching the birds at his bird feeders, gardening and spending time with his family. He also loved giving his fiancee a hard time & pranking her.

Surviving Mr. McCall is his fiancee Cheryl Ann Carver, son Anthony McCall, daughter's Jennifer McCall, Tiffany McCall Taylor (Chris). Step-son Jerry Brodrick (Tamara). Grandchildren Tina, Thomas, Veronica, Christopher, Ival, David, Tristian, AJ, Ginger, and Victoria. And several great grandchildren. Brother RC McCall and sister Barbara Matthews. And special adopted in children Danielle Pierce and Jade Pierce. And special adopted in grandson Phoenix Shields.

Appalachian Funeral services is assisting the family. A memorial service will be planned for a later date.

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