Obituary of Charles R. McAllister

Thurman: Charles R. McAllister, 82, of Bowen Hill Rd., passed away Monday, December 5, 2016, after being stricken at his home. Born April 6, 1934 in Cliff Side Park, NJ, he was the son of the late Paul and Charlotte McAllister. He married Mary E. Appel on August 25, 1956, while serving a 4-year hitch in the U.S. Navy. Charlie was stationed aboard the Destroyer USS Stoddard, out of San Diego, CA, where the couple briefly took up residence. They quickly returned to New Jersey after Charlie’s honorable discharge in October of 1957. This move was followed by the birth of their only child, Michael in 1958. In 1967, he and his wife started a record store called THE CAMP, selling items such as records, concert posters, T-shirts, and much more. In 1985 they sold the retail part of the business, while moving the wholesale aspect, family in tow to Johnsburg. The couple was able to sell the remaining business and retire in 1998. In 2007, the couple relocated again, building a home in Thurman. Mary died on January 20, 2011 after 55 years of marriage. Charlie leaves behind his son, Michael M. McAllister, and his wife, Tracy and grandson, Sean, all of Warrensburg. Friends may call on Charlie’s family from 5 to 7 pm, Friday, December 9, 2016 at Alexander Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. A funeral service to celebrate his life will follow the visitation at 7 pm, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in Charlie’s memory to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society at www.mohawkhumane.org or to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guestbook, condolences and directions.