Robert McAllister

Remember you always a great friend and a great cousin. Love always
Laura McAllister

My big brother was truly one of a kind. We called him "The Grump" but he really wasn't. Behind his sometimes gruff exterior was a smile that was absolutely beautiful and a heart of gold. It may sound cliche, but he really was a beautiful soul. When he learned that he had a baby sister, he went out and bought me a dress with his paper route money; he was only 12. I was told that he used to take me out with him all the time when I was little. We were always close. In the last few years we started referring to each other as "brother" and "sister". May sound strange but it was definitely a term of endearment. I didn't have enough time with him, I wasn't ready to let him go. I hate that I won't hear him say "hey sister". My Grump, I will never stop yearning to hear your voice, or talk about food and cooking or just laughing with you. My heart is broken but it will mend in time holding onto our memories together. Until we meet again brother, I love you.

I remember my cousin Bob coming to visit in my mother's house..Always Smiling...

My big brother was truly one of a kind. We called him "The Grump" but he really wasn't. He has the most amazing smile. He always made me feel like I was special to him. When I was born, he went out and bought his baby sister a dress with his own money... he was only 12. I was told that he used to take me out a lot with him.

Bobby's children and granddaughter Scarlet were his world. No matter how bad he felt, he perked up when his kids were around. He also had a special love for my son Wyatt. He always offered encouragement to him.

Cooking with Bobby was fun. I used to feel intimidated because no one could cook like him, but he always complimented my cooking.

In our later years we somehow reverted to calling each other "sister" and "brother". It might sound strange but it was very endearing. My ears yearn to hear his voice saying "hey sister", my heart aches for our conversations and time together. Brother, you were taken too soon, I wasn't ready. I love you always. Your favorite sister