Donnie McAllister

Donnie McAllister obituary, Columbia, KY

Donnie McAllister

Donnie McAllister Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, Inc. on Jan. 28, 2026.
Donnie McAllister, 64, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Friday, January 23, 2026 at his residence

He was born November 212, 1961, in Adair County, to the late James and Beulah Dial McAllister. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Kenneth McAllister.

Survivors include:

Three brothers – Lonnie McAllister (Arlene) of Columbia, Wendall McAllister of Campbellsville and Jerry McAllister (Betty) of Campbellsville

Several other relatives and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Clifton Bennett officiating

Burial in Columbia Cemetery

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Saturday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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