Gerald "Jerry" B. McAllister`

March 30, 1959 - January 22, 2022

Gerald B. McAllister of Woodland formerly of Grand Ledge passed away January 22, 2022 in Lansing. Jerry was born March 30, 1959 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Dale and June (Graft) McAllister. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1977 and went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Lansing Community College. Jerry served on the Roxand Township Fire Department and then the Grand Ledge Fire Department for 15 years. He served the community, mentored many young people and developed a lot of lifelong friends in fire service. Jerry retired from GM after many years of service. He was an outdoorsmen and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jerry was a loving husband, father and cherished his grandkids. He is survived by his children, Melissa (Jared) Grables, Amanda (Michael) Fox and Matthew (Morgan Womboldt) McAllister; grandchildren, Cici, Kaylee, Jordon, Gabe, Reagan, David and Josie; sister, Donna (Leonard) Eklund and sister-in-law, Doloris McAllister. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Telina Rae “Tina” on June 20, 2012; brothers, Roger and Gary McAllister. A Celebration of Jerry’s life will be held Saturday, January 29, 2022, 1:00 p.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Chaplain Roy Atherton, officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 11-1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be given to the Grand Ledge Fire Department Memorial Fund, 500 N. Clinton Street, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihanatkin.com