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BRIAN "Turk" McCALL

1957 - 2019

BRIAN "Turk" McCALL obituary, 1957-2019, Washington, DC

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1957

DIED

2019

BRIAN McCALL Obituary


BRIAN J. McCALL  "Turk" (Age 62)  
Of Clearville, PA passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, at home. He was born in Manila, Republic of the Philippines on October 6, 1957, to parents Hugh J. (deceased) and H.Dolores McCall. He married Ann (Cochran) McCall on October 12, 2001, in Everett, PA. Along with his wife, he is survived by his mother; aunt, Sr. Gloria "Tia" Ruiz; siblings including Hugh J. McCall; Dolores M. McCall; Deirdre K. McCall; Kevin E. McCall (Maureen); Mark FX McCall; Brendan J. McCall (Wendy); and Daria P. (McCall) Archuleta (Mark); mother-in-law, Marianna Cochran; brother-in-law, Jeffrey T. Cochran; sister-in law, Ellen M. Cochran (Charlie Leuthner); and brother-in-law, Daniel H. Cochran in addition to nieces, nephews, cousins, and a family of countless friends. He lived in Maryland, California, Texas and Ankara, Turkey. He was a carpenter in the Washington, DC area and owned a construction company for a short time. Turk was a surfer, avid reader, storyteller, trailblazer, idea man, and bluegrass enthusiast. He loved riding through the woods, bird watching, and laughed every day. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. For additional information, contact Akers Funeral Home at akersfuneralhome.com.  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 13, 2019.

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Andy McCann

December 16, 2019

Thoughts and prayers to the family. May memories of Turk comfort you in this difficult time.

Cathy Lee Ward

December 13, 2019

I wish to send my sincere condolences to the McCall family. The Ward Family and the McCall family were friends while in Ankara, Turkey. His sister, Doree, was my best friend. My heart goes out to all of you during this trying time.

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