Lowell Edward Mcallister

Lowell E McAllister
born October 26, 1937 died April 8, 2017
On Saturday April 8th 2017, Lowell McAllister age 79, peacefully left earth for his return trip home surrounded by his family and friends. Low, also known as Mr. Mac or Grand-daddy, was always fun loving and loved by all who met him. He took great pleasure in square dancing and line dancing, golfing, gardening, UT football, antique cars, trips to the ocean, boating, and fishing. He is remembered as being able to “fix anything”. His great affinity and love for “the river” was only surpassed by his love for God, his wife Eunice, and his family.
Lowell graduated from Rich Valley High School in Rich Valley Virginia. He furthered his education at Washington County Technical School, He worked for Brunswick Corporation in Marion Virginia for several years. Lowell later moved to Cleveland TN in 1965 and began working as a Chemical Supervisor for Olin Chemicals. He later transferred with Olin to manage their environmental treatment plant in Saltville VA. He continued his work for Olin for 37 years before retirement.
Lowell is known by his friends and co-workers as having a gentle spirit and for showing kindness to those around him. True to character, he received an achievement award from the Red Cross for the amount of blood he had donated over the years.
Lowell was a deacon and founding member of Northside Presbyterian Church in Cleveland. He lived a life that glorified God. He loved all of Gods creation and valued being in nature. He enjoyed pausing for sunsets on the river. Low found beauty in every day until the very end of his wonderful journey on earth.
In his last years, his mobility was affected by Parkinson's Disease but Lowell still enjoyed being a Grand- daddy, caring for plants, piddling outside and pulling the occasional weed, reading Facebook, watching sports, and eating desserts but not vegetables.
He is preceded in death by his Father W.C. McAllister (PawPaw), mother Eddie McAllister (granny) of Saltville VA, late wife Cleo Taylor McAllister of Cleveland, TN (married 32 years) Grand daughter Zoë Camille Leach of Andersonville TN and sibling Mildred Olinger of Marion, VA.
He is survived by his beloved wife Eunice Witt Shamblin McAllister of Georgetown TN, daughter Michelle McAllister Leach (from the late spouse Cleo) and Terry Queener of Andersonville TN, daughters Donna Shamblin Kile-Mayton and Steve Mayton of Oliver Springs, TN, Kathy Shamblin Robertson and Robin Robertson of Murfreesboro, TN, Penny Shamblin of Richmond, VA, Grandchildren Kristen Kile Phillips and Joe Phillips of Marlow, TN, Kristopher P. Kile of Claxton, TN, Paul Robertson of Murfreesboro, TN, Great Grandchildren Alexis and Kaeden Phillips of Clinton, TN, Siblings Buddy McAllister and Carol McAllister of Mobile, AL, Rita McAllister Davidson of Rich Valley, VA, Niece and Nephews Mike Olinger, Dixie Sheets, David Olinger, Jeff McAllister, and Duane Davidson.
Receiving of friends will be held Wednesday April 12th from 5 to 7 pm at Companion Funeral Home, Cleveland, TN. Funeral Service will begin at 7pm and performed by Pastor Steve Morgan and Pastor Heidi Johnson. Burial service will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Zoë's Colorful Legacy (501c3). A fund to enrich the lives of teens in need and to bring awareness to teen grief. Make donations online at www.ZoesColorfulLegacy.org or by mail to P.O. Box 269 Norris, TN 37828. Make checks payable to Zoes Colorful Legacy. Alternatively, Donations may also be made to www.stjude.org/donate

You are encouraged to share a memory of Lowell and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist the McAllister family with his arrangements.