David Edward McAllister
Ocean Pines

David Edward McAllister, 80, of Ocean Pines, Maryland, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Born and raised in the farming community of Laurel, Delaware, he was the son of former Sussex County Sheriff Harry McAllister and Pearl Callaway McAllister. For 55 years, he was married to Lynne Yoder McAllister of Wayne, Pennsylvania.

David proudly served in the US Army from 1965-1967 as part of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade’s S2

Intelligence Unit stationed in Vietnam. After the war, he returned to college on the GI Bill and graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. He later founded a successful manufacturer’s representative agency selling truck components to OEMs and distributors throughout the Northeast.

After raising their family in the suburbs of Philadelphia, he and Lynne retired to their dream house on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

A loving husband and father, David was also a great friend to many people whose lives he touched deeply. He will be remembered for his kindness and generosity, as well as his friendly smile and easygoing nature. But more than anything, he will be remembered for the joy and laughter he spread everywhere he went. From his unique catchphrases (“I’m going to live until I die”) and devilish (but never mean-spirited) sense of humor, to his uncanny (and contest-winning) Elvis impersonation, David was always the life of the party.

In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children, Courtney McAllister Blair and Matthew McAllister; his daughter-in-law Stacey McAllister; and his grandchildren Beck Blair, Ryan McAllister, McAllister Blair, and Harper McAllister. David was preceded in death by his brother Bob and sister Jean.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 4 p.m. at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland. The family will receive visitors for one hour prior to the service from 3pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in David’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit offering services to military veterans. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.

Condolences may be shared with the family via www.burbagefuneralhome. com.