James E. McCall was born on December 17, 1945, to Josh and Gracie McCall in Marion, South Carolina. He was the oldest of eight children. He came to Cleveland at an early age, where he learned the trade and became an apprentice garment cutter.
In 1989, James met his wife Angela Denson-McCall. James and Angela married in 2007 and remained married for 33 years. He loved to go fishing and spending time with his friends and family.
James leaves to cherish his memories his wife Angela Denson-McCall; children Kimberly N. (Shirley) and Rashad McCall; stepdaughter Kelly S. (Barry) Rice; siblings Kenneth (Marylin), Julius (Tynetta), Robin (Andre) Bohannon, and Sherri; seven grandchildren; brothers-in-law Jack (Jackie) and Cleven Denson Jr. and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Josh and Gracie McCall; siblings Juanita, William, and Walter.