Robert Sherman McAlister

Robert Sherman McAlister, 84, of Buford, GA died on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Born in Paris, TN, he was the son of the late Lee and Audie McAlister. His son, Terry McAlister, also predeceased him. A US Army veteran of WWII, Mr. McAlister served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was the owner of S & S Trophies while living in California. He was a minister at Community Christ Church, a past member of the Lions Club and a member of the American Legion. He also enjoyed collecting model cars. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he will be greatly missed by his family. Mr. McAlister is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Merlyn Simons McAlister of Cumming, GA; sons, Dennis (Judi) McAlister of Cumming, GA and Douglas (Diana) McAlister of Plano, TX; daughter, Helen (Duane) Farmer of Sarasota, FL; sisters, Jean Haugh, Dora Donovan and Merle Zarra of Roseville, MI and Anita Rosinski of Las Vegas, NV; 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, July 30, 2010 at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends at a reception at the funeral home following the service. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899