Jay C. McAllister

Jay C. McAllister, 91, of Farmland, passed away at Glen Oaks Healthcare Campus in New Castle, Thursday, October 3, 2013 following an extended illness. He was born August 28, 1922, in Unionport in Randolph County, Indiana to the late Chase and Nola (Rinard) McAllister of Farmland. The family owned and operated a huckster wagon and general stores at Unionport and Farmland. Jay was a graduate of Stoney Creek High School in Randolph County and a graduate of Purdue University’s School of Agriculture. He was a member of Farmland Christian Church and had been involved with Randolph County Couples Club, Rural Youth Club and various farming organizations. Jay married Thelma (Weimer) McAllister of Winchester in 1946 and together they enjoyed 67 years of marriage. He was engaged in farming his entire life and was a private pilot for several years having piloted planes to the age of 81. He possessed a very generous spirit and is remembered for always helping those around him. Known for his welding skills, he was always the first one to help a neighbor with broken equipment. Jay enjoyed hunting, trapping and marksmanship. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Thelma; a son, Allan (wife: Jean Ann) McAllister of New Castle; six grandchildren, Ryan McAllister of Farmland, Lori (husband: Kevin) Rudisell of Muncie; Marc (wife: Candy) McAllister of Gainesville, Florida, Drew McAllister of Terre Haute, Michael McAllister of Muncie and Jenny McAllister of Cincinnati, Ohio; four great-grandchildren, Rylan, Chase and Justin McAllister all of Farmland and Levi Reynolds of Muncie; two great-great-grandchildren, Brylee and Aleeyah Lawrence of Farmland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bryce David McAllister. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Sproles Family Funeral Home, 2400 S. Memorial Dr., New Castle, with Pastor Jerry Ingalls officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Maxville. Friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and an hour prior to services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muncie Mission, Gideon’s International or the charity of the donor’s choice. You may send the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. Sproles Family Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jay McAllister.

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Jay C. McAllister

August 28, 1922 - October 3, 2013