Melvin Wiseman McAllister, son of the late Lewis C. and Pattie Roberts Mcallister passed away on Sunday. March 15, 2020 at the age of 89. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at a later date at the Capital Church in Garner with the burial following at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Goldsboro with full military honors.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Young McAllister; sons, Melvin W. "Dick" McAllister, Jr. and his wife Jackie, William "Bill" McAllister and his wife Cindy, David McAllister and his wife Suzanne; step daughters, Jo Lynn Lunsford and her husband Marshall, Teresa Steimle; step son, Harry Smith and his wife Tammy; brother, John McAllister and his wife Anne; sister, Rose Corinthians; 13 grandchildren and 15 grea grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his two brothers and two sisters.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SECU Hospice House 426 Hospital Rd. Smithfield, NC 27577.