Robert Marshall "Bob" McAlister's Obituary
Robert Marshall “Bob” McAlister passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 surrounded by his family at his home in Mandeville, LA. He was born on November 10, 1948 in Memphis, TN to the late Charles Robert McAlister and Lois McCormick McAlister of Gulfport, MS.
Bob was married to his beloved wife, Jan Conlin McAlister, for nearly 37 years. He was the loving father of Ashley M. Schexnayder (Adam), Tress M. Johnson (Andy), Jenna M. Reed (Brian), and Robert J. McAlister (Holly). “Bob Bob” was the proud grandfather of Lucas, Liza, Georgia, and Beau Schexnayder; Taft, McAlister “Mac” and Vivian Johnson; Anderson and Amelie Reed; Fiona and John McAlister. He was the brother of Mary Jane McAlister of New Orleans, and the late Teresa Adams. Bob is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Prior to retiring from New England Financial, Bob had a successful career in radio, including as an on-air host. Bob was the past President of Rotary Club of Carrollton, Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow, past Deacon of St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church, Member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church for over 25 years, and resided with his family in Mandeville for nearly 30 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to the Memorial Service at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4375 LA-22, Mandeville, LA 70471 on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 12:00 Noon with visitation from 10:00 AM until service time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Robert M. McAlister to New Covenant Presbyterian Church. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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