Jerry Lance McAllister

Jerry Lance McAllister, 65, of Randleman, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 7, 2024 in Asheboro. He was born December 19, 1958, in Statesville, NC, to Charles McAllister and Bernice Holland McAllister.

Jerry was a loving and caring husband, father, paw-paw and pops. He was a pillar of strength for his family. He was a man of unwavering faith, always ready to lend a helping hand and share a kind word. Saved at a young age, he followed the Lord’s calling to serve as a youth leader, Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and other roles within his church. Jerry leaned on the Lord for wisdom and guidance and prayed daily for his family and friends. After retiring from the plastics industry, he found joy working at Grays Chapel Elementary School and Burge Flower Shop. Jerry was known for his kind heart, infectious laughter, and ability to listen and converse with anyone. He is remembered for bringing joy to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him and making everyone feel loved and appreciated. 

Jerry was a man of many passions. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandsons, Clay and Carter, who adored him. He enjoyed collecting watches, was an avid reader, an aspiring novelist, a lover of music, and a lifelong learner, always seeking to expand his knowledge. Jerry enjoyed telling jokes and stories to family and friends to share a laugh. He was also known for his love of photography and Christmas fudge, a generational tradition he loved sharing with others during the holiday season. The people of Grays Chapel Elementary and Burge Flower Shop held a special place in his heart.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Lori, his high school sweetheart, and best friend of 42 years. Also survived by his daughter, Heidi Marley and husband AJ of Randleman; grandsons, Clay Anderson-James Marley and Carter Lance-Holland Marley; brothers, Robert “Foster” McAllister (Karen) of Missouri, Chuck McAllister (Michelle) of Georgia; sister, Patrilla “Andy” Hollingsworth of Sophia; sister-in-law, Debby Beane (Franklin) of Randleman; brother-in-law, Gary McPherson; sister-in-law Eileen McPherson; mother and father-in-law, Jack and Madie McPherson; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Mitchell McPherson and Dale Hollingsworth.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 12, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home in the Eddie Pugh Memorial Chapel, 600 S. Main St. Randleman, NC. Funeral services will be Friday, December 13, 2024, at 11:00 am at Forest Park Baptist Church with Reverend Joel McDuffie and Grayson King officiating. Interment will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.

Donations in Jerry’s honor may be sent to the Randleman Public Library, 42 W Academy St, Randleman, NC 27317, or Grays Chapel Elementary School, 5322 NC-22, Franklinville, NC 27248.

Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the McAllister family.