James E. McAlister- Central
James Elbert McAlister, 92, widower of Ethel Riggins McAlister died Tuesday, December 4 at his residence. Native of Pickens County, he was a son of the late Ed and Lottie Gillespie McAlister. He retired from Clemson University after 22 years of service.
Survivors are son Don McAlister and wife Barbara of Clemson; daughters Sandra Prater and husband David of Central, Marnell Cothran and husband Jack of Sparta, TN, Nancy Herron and husband J.R. of Elloree, SC; brothers Henry McAlister of Gaffney, Vernon McAlister of Anderson; sisters Lottie High of Rocky Mount, NC, Capitola Black of Liberty; nine grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be Friday at 5:00PM in the chapel of Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM-5:00PM prior to the service.
Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 15 Brendan Way, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29615.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central-Clemson Commons, which is assisting the family.