Leslie S. McCall Jr., 86, died July 7, 2011, at his home.
He was born in Jamestown, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 42 years, coming from Lakewood, N.Y.
He worked as a tool and die maker for 20 years, while serving in the New York National Guard and part-time for the Lakewood Police Department.
He also worked in the insurance industry for 20 years in Vero Beach.
After retirement, he drove a school bus for Indian River County Schools and worked in his son’s computer business for seven years.
He was a decorated Army veteran, serving with Gen. George Patton in World War II as a tank commander.
He received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Carol McCall, of Vero Beach; son, Paul McCall, of Vero Beach; daughters, Betty Schino, of Valrico, and Kathleen Fromang and Brenda Smith, both of Vero Beach; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA/Hospice, 901 37th St., Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. July 11 at Aycock Funeral Home in Fort Pierce with a service at 1 p.m. and interment at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Fort Pierce.
A guestbook is available at www.aycock-hillcrest.com.