Wynn Hardin McAllister

Wynn was born on November 22, 1986, in Jackson, Mississippi. He is the son of John McAllister and Susan McAllister of Ridgeland. He graduated from Jackson Academy in 2005. In May, 2010, he graduated from the Culinard School of Culinary Arts in Birmingham, Alabama. He was employed by Aramark at Mississippi State University.

Wynn had a love for family and friends. His greatest joy was watching and attending games of his beloved New Orleans Saints. He always wore his Saints jersey for each game. He also loved cooking unique dishes for his family and friends. His love for cooking came from his grandmother. He loved to impress his mom with his crème brulee and other culinary dishes.

In addition to his parents, Wynn is survived by his brother, Sam McAllister of Birmingham, Alabama; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.S. McAllister of Jackson; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Elliott of West Point; his aunt, Gayle Elliott of West Point; uncles, Bob Elliott (Judy) of Birmingham, Rusty and Conner McAllister of Jackson; cousins, Drew Anthony (Kelli), Cory Anthony (Joan) both of Starkville, Jonathan Rhoades (Emilie) of Marietta, Ga, Lindsey and Christopher Martin of Birmingham, AnnaClaire Elliott of Birmingham, Russ and Dave McAllister of Jackson.

The pallbearers will be Sam McAllister, Drew Anthony, Cory Anthony, Jonathan Rhoades, Christopher Martin, Taylor Hildebrand and Jay Stroble.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 29 from 5:00 -7:00 PM at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland. A Celebration of Wynn's life will be held on Thursday, December 30 at 12 Noon at Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to Liberty's Kitchen, Inc. P.O. Box 19293, New Orleans, LA 70179 in loving memory of Wynn McAllister.