He was retired owner of M&A Wrecking Yard, a veteran of the United States Navy, and an active member and deacon of First Baptist Church in El Dorado. He enjoyed watching football games, working with Disaster Relief, Habitat for Humanity and Southern Baptist Missions. He was loved by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Jeanette McAlister Patterson.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Katharine “Katsy” Cannefax McAlister, son, Michael L. McAlister (Darlene); daughter, Katharine M. Buzzard (Buddy); grandchildren, Emily Carelock (Jeremy), Amanda McAlister, John Bagley (April), Amie Felton (John), Alyse Samuel, James Buzzard (Natalie); and great grandchildren, Taylor, Brilee, Savannah Jo, Gage, Amelia, Jacob, Annabelle, and Abigail.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Young’s.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Lynn Worthen, Rev. Brian Trostle and Rev. Jonathan Kelley officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Foundation, 200 W. Main, El Dorado, AR 71730.
An online guest registry will be available at www.youngsfuneralhome.com
