JOHN ERNEST McALLISTER 1911-2017 John Ernest McAllister, known as Jack, was born in Turtle Creek, PA, died August 25, 2017 in Black Mountain, NC. Jack lived his early life in Pittsburgh and went off to serve in the US Army during WWII. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and received a Purple Heart for his service. After meeting his wife, Ann, they moved to Chicago where Jack became the Plant Manager for Benjamin Moore in Chicago. Jack loved golf and upon retiring, he and Ann moved to Ocala, FL. Though golf was a focal point in his life, Jack was very active with the VA Post in his community and with his church in later years. Jack will be remember by his family for his love of children and his happy, pleasant and generous ways. He is survived by his stepson Raymond Stover, his wife Elizabeth and their three children and great grandchildren, his daughter Carol Plusquellec, her husband Ron and their four children and great grandchildren, his son John and his sister Ruth Orlowski. A Memorial Service will be held at the National Veterans Cemetery in Florida after Christmas.

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