Obituary Willie McCalister

Floral Bearers – Cousins and Friends Honorary Floral Bearers - Nieces Pall Bearers – Cousins and Friends Honorary Pall Bearers - Nephews

My chains are gone I've been set free My God, my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy reigns Unending love, Amazing grace.

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the flowers you sent today, the cards you mailed along the way, the services you stopped by to render, the gifts you brought with thoughts so tender. The prayers you said which played a part, in easing the pain that was in our heart, each helped us find the strength to bear, the loss of one we held so dear. It was to us a great comfort indeed, to see you in time of our sorrow and need; so, from our hearts, which you tried to mend, we thank you sincerely again and again, for being such truly wonderful friends. The family appreciates your attendance today and the love and support you have shown during the passing of our loved one.

Professional Services Entrusted to: Wiseman Mortuary, Incorporated 431 Cumberland Street Fayetteville, North Carolina 28301 Phone: (910) 483 - 7111 www.wisemanfuneralhome.com Lenora & Tryphina Wiseman, Managers

Order of Service Reverend George Campbell, Officiating Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Raeford, North Carolina

Processional....................................................... Clergy Officials and the Family Song of Praise ................................................................... “Because He Lives” Comfort From the Scripture ...............................................................................

Old Testament: Psalm 27:1-6 Reverend Dr. James Dargan Community Church of God, Newark, NJ New Testament: John 14:1-3 Mr. Willie Brooks, Sr.

Obituary He wished no one a last farewell, Nor even said “Goodbye” He was gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

God knows you had to leave us, but you didn’t go alone.

For parts of us went with you, the day he took you home.

To some you’ll be forgotten, To other just a part of the past.

But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will always last.

Prayer of Assurance .....................................................Reverend James Moore Solo ...................................................................................... “I Won’t Complain” Words of Expression ..................................................... Deacon John McGregor Eureka Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Fayetteville, NC Mrs. Sylvia Moore – Community Ms. Angela McCall-Brown- Family Tribute in Song ..........................................................Mrs. Christal McCall-Smith Acknowledgements and Condolences .................................. Mrs. Shirley Evans Obituary ..................................................................................... (Read Silently) Selection............................................................................................ “I’m Free” Eulogy ........................................... Reverend George Campbell Hymn of Victory ..................................................................“That Other Shore” Recessional ........................................................ Clergy Officials and the Family

Interment Rockfish Memorial Park Highway 301 South, Fayetteville, North Carolina

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Willie Bernard McAlister was born in Durham County, Durham, North Carolina on Monday, December 14, 1953, to the late Jonas and Louise Sanders McAlister. He quietly departed this life on July 26, 2012.

Willie lived in Morrisville, North Carolina until 1956 when the family relocated to Fayetteville, NC, where he spent his formative years. He attended Ashley Elementary School, Pine Forest Senior High School and Fayetteville Technical College.

As a youth and young adult, Willie was an active member of Eureka Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the usher board and was a member of the youth choir. As an adult, he served with the Male Chorus and Senior Choir. He loved to sing.

In 1973, Willie enlisted in the US Air Force, where he served in positions of security policeman and security guard. He worked many years with the McAlister & Sons Concrete Company with his father.

After his father’s death, Willie worked several years as a security guard traveling to many different places. He loved his family and children.

Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Jonas and Louise Sanders McAlister; two brothers, Jerry James McAlister and Joe Michael McAlister.

Willie Bernard McAlister leaves a legacy of his love to: two daughters, Taranda Ray of Fayetteville, NC and Tawain Renee McKenzie (Curtis) of Thomasville, NC; one son, Khalil J. Brown of Detroit, MI; five grandchildren, Anthony Ray, Antonio Ray, Brittany Johnson, Bryce McKenzie and Laila McKenzie; five sisters, Peggy McAlister Davis of Fayetteville, NC, Joyce Faye McAlister McCall (Lewis) of Hillside, NJ, SFC (Retired) Shirley McAlister Mosley (Chester), Rachael McAlister Johnson (Lamar) and Dr. Yvette McAlister Stokes (Stephen) all of Fayetteville, NC; two brothers, TSGT (Retired) Jonas E. McAlister of Savannah, GA and Bobby W. McAlister (Shirley) of Charlotte, NC; a sister-in-law, Arrie McAlister of Fayetteville, NC; ten nieces, Angela McCall-Brown, Tia Davis Permenter (Maurice), Monique McEachern (Daniel), Christal McCall-Smith (Brian), Virginia Aanam-Ndu (Ndifreke), Reanna Cain, Kendra McAlister, Tonja McAlister, Tyesha McAlister and Simone Stokes; eight nephews, Vander Whitted, III, Tyrone Davis (Lauren), Jerry McAlister (Vanessa), Jonas McAlister, Craig Stokes (Andrita), Anthony Stokes, Erik McAlister and Julian Stokes; six great nieces, Jerrica McDonald, Kyanna McCall, Antwanette McAlister, Kirsten McEachern, London Stokes and Ravyn Aanam-Ndu; five great nephews, Jermal McAlister, Savion Brown, Seth McEachern, Alexander Permenter and Collin Permenter; one uncle, Jacob Sanders (Willie Mae) of Durham, NC; two aunts, Betreas Connor of Goldsboro, NC and Jean Alston of Philadelphia, PA; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Willie will be dearly missed by those who loved him.

We love you Willie, rest in peace.

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