Graveside service for William Melvin McAlister, age 74 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Thursday April 2, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens with Bro. Jim Black officiating. Mr. McAlister passed away Monday March 30, 2015 at Donalson Skill Care Center.
He was a native of Lincoln County and the son of the late Herman Edward and Thelma Colbert McAlister. Mr. McAlister was the owner and operator of Honey’s Restaurant for 28 years and was a beloved husband, father and grandfather.
Survivors include his wife Brenda Honey McAlister of Fayetteville, son Lee (Fredna) McAlister of Fayetteville, daughter Amy Ackels of Lewisburg, daughter-in-law Mayla McAlister of Fayetteville, grandchildren Whitley (Bob) Cain, Alexa McAlister, Paige McAlister, Jackson Ackels, Lily Ackels, Mary Grace McAlister and Kyle McAlister all of Fayetteville, and sister Marietta Henderson of Fayetteville. Mr. McAlister was preceded in death by a son Todd McAlister.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday April 2, 2015 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of William Melvin McAlister.