Obituary of William E. McAllister

William E. "Bill" McAllister, 86, of Carlinville, passed away Monday afternoon, May 22, 2017, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Bill was born February 27, 1931, in Waterman, IL, a son of James Russell and Gladys (Keene) McAllister. Bill graduated from Waterman High School with the class of 1949 and the University of Illinois in 1953. During college, Bill married Margaret Kuppler on March 13, 1953 in Somonauk, IL. In July of that same year Bill joined the Army and served one year in Korea in the Medic Corp. He was discharged in 1955 as a 1st Lieutenant. Bill's first job was in Freeport, Il, in Stephenson County as an Assistant Farm Advisor. Six years later, he became the Farm Advisor in Carmi, Il, White County and after six more years moved his family to Carlinville, IL where he served as Farm Advisor for over 23 years and retired in 1990. Bill was an active member of the Federated Church and the Carlinville Rotary Club where he had served as president. He was past president of Sangamon Valley Wood Carvers and held the esteem title of Master Wood Carver. Bill enjoyed golfing, fishing in Canada, painting, and spending time in his yard. Visitation will be held at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home in Carlinville from 4:00 to 7:00 on Monday, May 29, 2017. Memorial Service will be conducted at the Federated Church, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. Burial will be in Oak Mound Cemetery, Somonauk, IL . Bill is survived by his wife, "Peg" McAllister of Carlinville, IL, son, Stephen O. (Alicia R.) McAllister of Belleville, IL, daughter, Elaine M. Anderson of Springfield, IL, son, Bradley J. (Leah) McAllister of Springfield, IL, grandchildren; Brian J. McAllsiter, Jonathan W. McAllister, Gregory W. McAllister, William K. Anderson, Jason L. Anderson, Adam B. McAllister, Andrew J. McAllister, Alexander J. McAllister, 5 great-grandchildren, brother, Merrill McAllister of Sandwich, IL and sister, Bonnie (Charles) Courtney of Madison, NJ. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Orland McAllister. Memorials may be made to 4-H Foundation or Alzheimer's Fund. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Carlinville is in charge of arrangements.