McAllister, Terrence John, 85, entered into eternal rest on January 20, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Kris; children, T.J., Scott and Toni and many grandchildren. He is also survived by his very special extended family--Lynn and Ron Horn, Danielle and Nathan Petry, Adam, Nicole, Aiden and Hunter Zavodny. He is preceded in death by his parents, children, Claudia, Martin, Terry and grandson Tanner, and beloved companion Pookie.
Terry was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 26, 1935. He was in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea and received the Purple Heart. He served as a detective sergeant in the Detroit Police Department for 25 years and also attended Wayne State University. After moving to Cadillac, Michigan, he worked for Four Winns Boat Company and tended to his “mini farm.”
Terry loved the Florida life and he and Kris created many wonderful memories, which will live on.
The family extends sincere thanks for the wonderful care provided to him by the staff at Mobile Physician Services, Bay Care Home Health, Morton Plant Hospital and Seasons Hospice as well as his final care by everyone at Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home. Thank you to the paramedics from Pinellas Suncoast Fire Rescue and Sunstar Ambulance for your professionalism and support over the past five years.
Interment will take place at Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg, Florida at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Seasons Hospice Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or charity of choice.
Arrangements were made under the direction of Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, 7950 131st Street N., Seminole, Florida 33776 / 727-391-0121
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