James “Mac” McAlister, Jr, 75, Belton, Missouri passed away March 5, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center.  A visitation will be held 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Harrisonville, Missouri.  Funeral services will follow at 11:00 at the church.  Military graveside services will be held 3:00 PM, March 5, 2014 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.

“Mac” was born December 17, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri.  He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1964.  “Mac” was a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts, loved to travel, was dedicated to his church and loved his family very much.

He is preceded in death by; wife of 30 years, Glenda L. McAlister; son, Jay Leo McAlister and brother, Leo McAlister.  Survivors include: sons & daughters in law, James M McAlister III & wife Erlene of Gunn City, Missouri, Jeffery & Lori McAlister of Kansas City, Missouri; step-son, Michael Gunderson and his wife Margaret of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; daughter, Joy Lynch of Kansas City, Missouri; step daughters, Diana Werner & her husband Glenn Jr of Harrisonville, Missouri, Patricie Minor and her husband Terry of Gunn City, Missouri; sister and brother in law, Debbie & Don Corwan of Yukon, Oklahoma; brothers Rick McAlister of Yukon, Oklahoma; step-mother, Mary Lytle of Yukon, OK; sixteen grandchildren and twenty six great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. (arrangements by: Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, Missouri.  816-313-1677)