David Lee McCall, 79, of Kings Mountain, NC was born in St. Louis, MO, to Ruth and David K. McCall on October 20, 1945, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 27, 2025.

He graduated from Southeast Missouri State College with a B.S. in history and then after being called into ministry, he received his Masters of Divinity from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. Dave went on to receive his Masters in Education (1993) and Doctor of Education (2001) from University of Missouri at St. Louis.

David pastored churches in WV, MN, MO, KY, and VA - some in conjunction with the Southern Baptist Convention North American Mission Board. His last position was as Director of Missions for New River Baptist Association in VA. After retiring, he and his wife moved to Kings Mountain where they joined First Baptist Church Kings Mountain. There he was an active member as an adult life group leader and served as a mentor to many in and outside of the church. His great loves were studying and teaching the scriptures and he cherished time spent with family. He was a faithful servant of God, devoted husband, and loving father and papaw.

He is preceded in death by both parents, a brother, Kendall McCall, and sister Frances Wilcut.

David is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Barbara Renard McCall, of the home, sons John David McCall of Louisville, KY, Jeff (Jennifer) McCall of Kings Mountain, NC, granddaughters Hailey and Hannah McCall of Kings Mountain, NC, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to the First Baptist Church Kings Mountain Mission Readiness Fund, PO Box 786, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

Funeral services are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation Center www.claybarnette.com