Raymond Dawson

Call

In Memory of Raymond Dawson Call

October 26, 1943 – November 8, 2026

Raymond Dawson Call, 83, of Coeburn, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. He was born in Coeburn, Virginia, to the late Homer Dawson Call and Elma Faye Hillman.

Raymond was a lifelong resident of the Coeburn area. He was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) for several years before returning to Wise County, where he worked as an inspector for the Wise County Housing Authority. He was dedicated to his work and took great pride in serving his community.

Raymond shared 58 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Judy Carol Ball Call, who preceded him in death on July 1, 2023. Their love story began in 1965 at Cherokee Lake while camping with several families from Coeburn. Throughout the years, they enjoyed spending time together at area lakes, camping, and boating, creating countless treasured memories.

Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and the many cherished memories they made together throughout his life. Ray was a member of Stone Mountain Pentecostal Church, where David and Sue Duval served as pastors. It was there that he professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

He was also a member of the Masons and the Shriners for more than 20 years. He found great enjoyment in riding motorcycles and spending time outdoors hunting, passions that remained special to him throughout his life.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Raymond Dawson Call III (Tooter); grandchildren, Taylor, Megan, and Haley; great-grandchildren, Addi and Azzi, and Hall and Millie Hubbard; brother, Jerry Ball and his wife, Cathy; brother, Gary Call; sister, Susan Call-Baker and her husband, Danny; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Jonathan Tickles; and many foster children.

Raymond will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Heritage Hall of Wise and Johnson City Medical Center for their care, compassion, and kindness during this difficult time.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Estes Funeral Home in Coeburn, Virginia. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Pastor Marty Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Acres Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

An online registry is available for the family at www.estesfuneralhomes.com.

Estes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.