Photo courtesy of Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax
Oct 30, 1928 - Aug 5, 2017 (Age 88)
JILL AND FAMILY,SO SORRY TO READ OF YOUR DAD PASSING. MAY THE LORD BLESS AND GIVE ALL OF YOU COMFORT.!!!
IRA AND BETTY SHAFFNER
August 15, 2017 | FRIES, VA
Such a good person. He was given respect because it was deserved. His intentions were good in all he did. May you remember his wisdom, good humor and caring attitude during this difficult time and in the future.
Sally Dowell
August 10, 2017 | Independence, VA
Toni Daniels
August 09, 2017 | Galax, VA
Dear Jill, Peggy, Alec & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your parents were both precious. I am sorry I could not be in Galax last night, I was out of town. I lift you up in love and prayer. God bless. Sincerest sympathy, Chris Elliott-Davis
Chris Elliott-Davis
August 09, 2017 | Sparta, NC
Comfort to the entire family.
Sherry Cornett
August 09, 2017 | Elk Creek, VA
Jill and family: Shag and myself are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Sharon Mauck
August 08, 2017 | Independence, VA
Met him only once and was greatful to meet him. His daughter Jill Burcham is the most wonderful Lady I have ever had the privilege of knowing. She has detecated her life to her family,friends, & The Lord she so proudly serves.
Mr. McAllister sure done a great job with his life.
Rest High on That Mountain Sir.
Jeff & Rebekah Lundy Nester
August 08, 2017 | Galax, VA
I am truly sorry for your loss.. may God comfort each and every one of you and may he continue to be with you all on your journey taking your beloved father home to rest !!!!
Toni Daniels
August 08, 2017 | Galax, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tommy Price
August 08, 2017 | ELK Creek, VA
William A. McAllister, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 5, 2017 at the Mountain Valley Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 30, 1928, Bill was the beloved husband of Carol D. McAllister, father of Jill Burcham, Peggy McAllister and Alec McAllister, grandfather of eight, and great-grandfather of four. Bill was retired CEO and President of DAR Industrial Products, Inc. in Philadelphia, PA, and founder / retired CEO of Darco Southern, Inc. in Independence, VA. Throughout his life, Bill supported the growth of organizations and people in his local communities. He served for many years as Chairman of the Board of Twin County Regional Healthcare, and as Board Director for Wytheville Community College in Wytheville, Virginia. He was Past President and Board Director of Fluid Sealing Association. In the last 12 years of his life, Bill delighted in serving as a docent / volunteer for the Ribault Club, a historic site on Ft George Island, Florida.Bill proudly completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Business at Ohio University in his mid-60's, forty years after he had left his studies to serve in the military, support his father in running the family business, and raise his family.You will be missed beloved father, grandfather and friend.Flowers are welcome, as are donations to the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Local funeral services will be held at Vaughan Guynn Funeral Home in Galax, Virginia on Tuesday, August 8, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the St. George Episcopal Church in Fort George, Florida. Burial will follow in the Bosque Bellow Cemetery in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
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