Eugene W. McCall

Conservator, sculptor, artist, furniture designer...Gene McCall did it all impeccably.

Loving, gentle and brilliant, Gene was always ready to lend a hand or share his knowledge with others. Gene was the eternal optimist and a connoisseur of life. Aside from his family, Gene loved his art and the art of others and was committed to helping the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay. He was community minded and was president of OEVA (Old Englewood Village Association) for a year helping to promote and better Englewood. He received an award for most improved property on Dearborn Street. Gene also taught classes at Ringling School of Art for carving and he held private seminars teaching gold leafing and other techniques of the restorers art.

Survived by his wife Sandie, and his children Kate McCall Bunton, son Taylor McCall, Gene's mother Verna McCall Gibble, and brother, Barry McCall and family.

In lieu of flowers donations to Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay for the Gene McCall Artistic Scholarship Fund would be greatly appreciated.

Memorial services will be held at Englewood United Methodist Church in the Doan Chapel on Saturday, March 12, from 3:00-5:00 P.M. with services at 4:00 p.m.

A reception immediately following service will be at the Arts Alliance of Lemon Bay, 477 West Dearborn St. at 5:00 P.M.

Lemon Bay Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. You may express your condolences to the family at lemonbayfh.com