John Lexow Call Obituary

Born on October 9, 1922, in New York, New York, Jack served as a Communication Specialist in Ghana and Liberia, during World War II. After the war, Jack went to the University of Maryland and started a family. Jack is survived by his lovely wife Frances, sons John Call, Jr., Donald Call (wife Svetlana), daughter Lucy King, (husband Roger) and three grandchildren, Amanda King, Joseph King, and Dustin Call. While obtaining a business degree at Maryland, Jack worked to support himself and family: he had fond memories as a Schaefer Beer distributor, a salesman for Fuller Brushes, and caddied at Burning Tree Country Club in the summer. After graduating, Jack entered the securities business in 1950 with Rouse, Brewer, Beck, and then went on to work for Bryant, Mosley, Hallgarten, and Hayden, Stone. In 1980, Jack opened the Wheat First office in Bethesda and turned it into one of the top producing offices in the country. He won numerous Branch Manager awards including being named National Manager of the Year. After being a Branch Manager for many years, Wachovia now known as Wells Fargo Advisors hired Jack as a Senior Vice President, where he worked until his health failed him in June of this year. When not working Jack liked to spend time at his farm in Montgomery County Maryland and truly enjoyed his tractor rides on his 1951 8N Ford Tractor Bush Hog. In addition, Jack was an avid sportsman, playing golf and tennis; and continued his daily workout until his health started failing him. Culturally, Jack attended the symphony and art galleries; and was a Past President of the Rotary Club in Potomac/Bethesda. A private memorial will be held by the family, in lieu of flowers please make a donation on Jack's behalf to one of Jack favorite causes: Potomac Bethesda Rotary, Doctors without Borders, National Public Radio, and the Salvation Army.