A poem written for Howard by a dear friend, Mark Milford.

"God looked across his Heaven  and saw a place unfilled.

It would need a craftsman's hands, both steady, strong, and skilled.

So He searched across creation, through valleys, towns, and land,

until He found a faithful soul to be his helping hand.

The sparks of steel bore witness, the metal firm and true:

each piece became a story of the work Howard loved to do.

But time grew heavy on his frame, the tools too much to bear;

so God's voice came gently down: 'Come build with Me up here.'

Though his loss has left us saddened, his spirit carries on;

for all he shaped still reminds us how craftmanship lives on.

Now Howard rests in Heaven's glory, where joy shall never end,

awaiting those who love him most, to see his works again.

Howard Call

March 27, 1948- October 1, 2025

Howard Call, 77 of Bluefield, WV passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 1, 2025 in the arms of his loving wife of 40 years. Born March 27, 1948, he was a son of the late Homer James Call and Faye Ella Call. Howard was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Calvary Messenger Ministries in Bluefield, WV. In addition to his parents Howard is preceded in death by one granddaughter, Catherine "Catie" Witt; brother, Homer James Call, Jr.; sisters, Joanne Abernathy, Thelma Bass, and Evelyn Carter; niece, Emma Burkhart.

Howard was a man who loved the outdoors and enjoyed watching the wildlife. Howard's dad began teaching him how to weld at a very young age and he also passed on this talent he loved to his son, Robbie. He and his wife rode motorcycles for about 10 years until they began participating in animal rescue. Howard and his wife worked for approximately 25 years saving animals from overcrowded shelters and euthanasia. In all they saved hundreds of animals to ensure they found a new loving home. Howard loved racing and for over 20 years he participated in drag racing and then took on dirt racing in mini stock cars for about 4 years. If you knew Howard, you knew there was no other brand of car than a Ford.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 40 years, Donna Call; daughters, Karen Christian, Amy Cox and husband, Tommy; son, Robbie Call and wife, Melissa; stepson, William Frost and wife, Melissa; sister, Nancy Rideout; eight grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 12:00PM-1:00PM Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Roselawn Funeral Home in Princeton, WV. Funeral services will begin at 1:00PM with Pastor Mark Pennington officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Graveside services will be held privately for immediate family only.