TYRONE MCALLISTER

Tyrone McAllister was born January 3, 1955 to Lula and Robert McAllister (both preceding him in death). Affectionately called “Ty” by his loved ones and friends. He was the third born of four brothers: Robert Jr., William (whom both preceded him in death), and baby brother Dennis McAllister-Thomatis. Tyrone was called home precisely 67 years later on January 3, 2022 (completion of perfection),

 

Tyrone attended Parker High School and spent his earlier years working for the Steel Mill, which provided him with many other skills he would use throughout his life as a handyman. A collector of many things, especially televisions that he would never get around to fixing, Tyrone would still collect more and more. He was a very helpful person, always willing to lend a helping hand whenever and wherever needed. He often could be seen cleaning up around the yard and making sure the neighborhood liter made it to the trash where it belonged. 

 

Tyrone was a loving father and grandfather, he kept up with all the birthdays and names of his family, and if he had a dollar, it was yours. To know Ty was to love him. He had an irresistibly gravitating personality that deemed him what some might call a “Ladies Man” or a “Mr. Smooth Operator”! He graciously passed that title down to his son Tyrone Jr.

 

Ty loved to dress to the nines in his younger days. He always sported his High Afro (pick in pocket), a leather jacket, bell-bottom slacks, and platform shoes. He wasn't as flashy as he got older, but he kept a black leather jacket, white shirts, slacks, shades, or a simple black suit with black shoes for special occasions. 

 

Ty was very observant and always had a tenacious memory. He knew so many people and always had stories to tell with a laugh and a smile that only “Ty” could give. He left a lasting impression with everyone he met. Ty loved attending family gatherings as well as taking pictures with family and friends. He and little brother Dennis were always ready to “cop a squat”, smile, or pose. They were naturals to the camera and made sure we captured every moment. He would often take “selfies” with his grandchildren or give a “lip poke” to see his daughter Chantay smile. 

 

To say his goodbyes to his children and grandchildren, Ty would simply tap his cheek for a kiss and say "stay sweet". Just as simple, short, and sweet as his name “TY”, he was a gentle soul, a characteristic that he shared with is his daughter Easha. 

 

Tyrone leaves his most precious creations, his children, to cherish his memories. Three daughters and one son, their mothers whom he would call his three lovely wives Evelyn, Cheryl (who waits for him in heaven), and Tuwanna. Tyrone shared the love and affection given to him by his mother Lula with each of these remarkable women and his four creations. 

 

His Creations:

First Creation (Daughter) Chantay

Grandchildren Chantaria (1st grandchild "his Bonnie"), Tyrin (1st grand("Son"), and Chantiara "Shay Shay"

Great grandchildren Trinity and Ma’Liya

 

Second Creation (Daughter) Lekeshia “Kede” (his birthday month twin baby)

Grandchildren Keyana and Kierra (lovingly known by their granddaddy as "Bay Bay" and "Kay Kay" his call on’s when their momma couldn't be reached.

Great grandchildren Kamryn and Kourtney

 

Third Creation (Daughter) Tajuanese “Easha” (Derrick)

Grandchildren Derrick Jr., Akira “Fatbaby” and Akari “Wiggles”

Great grandchildren Aubri, Derrick Jr, Ariyah, Dakota and Zuri.

 

Fourth Creation (Son) Tyrone Jr.

Grandchildren Tyriek, Tyrone, Tymon, Tykela, Tyale, Tyshawn, Tyshawna, Tywan, Tatyana.

Great grandchildren Tyriek Jr.

 

Tyrone also leaves to cherish his memories his youngest brother Dennis, six nephews (Christopher “Chris”, Robert “Tony”, Justin, Marcus, De’Andre), and a host of great-nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. 

 

Whether you got Ty or Tyrone, to know him was to love him, and he left a lasting impression in all of our hearts.

                                                               He was truly loved and will be greatly missed.