Gary McAlister's Obituary
Gary Stephen McAlister, 73, of Cornelius, passed away February 15th, 2022. He was born in Iredell County, NC on February 5th, 1949 to George and Mary McAlister. Gary graduated from East Carolina University with a BA in Business with a teaching certificate. Throughout his lifetime Gary had many careers, High School teacher, mortgage banker, dance instructor, and finally a hairdresser owning three businesses. Gary loved traveling, theater, fine dining, symphony and interior design. Every Christmas, Gary, his brother, sister, nieces and nephews would travel either by cruising or throughout the United States from Florida to California. Gary loved his family, friends and clients. He lived a fulfilled life doing the things he loved.
Surviving family - Brother, Michael McAlister (Phylis McAlister) of Albany, GA, Sisters - Cathy McAlister and Susan Gail Olson (Sheldon Olson), both from Cornelius, NC; Nephews - Britt McAlister (Amy McAlister) and Cleat McAlister, Niece - Susan Olson and Great-nephew - Maddox Olson.
Preceded in death; Mother Mary McCall McAlister; Father George Heron McAlister, Nieces - Mary Laura Olson and Kristen Ashley Olson.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 19 at Mt. Zion UMC.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.
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