Obituary of Larry A. McNallie

Larry A. McNallie, 83, of Clinton, TN, formerly of Jamestown, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 18, 2016, at his home in Tenn. A Jamestown area resident for most of his life, he was born May 16, 1933 in the Town of Ellery, a son of the late Allan L. and Elsie Luce McNallie. He was a graduate of the former Bemus Point High School and had attended Jamestown Community College. Before his retirement he was employed by the former Dahlstrom Manufacturing Company as a purchasing agent. He also served in the U.S. Naval Reserves for several years. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan and a classic car enthusiast who enjoyed listening to Bluegrass and country music, usually while driving too fast. He developed a love for travel later in life, and took great pleasure in exploring the United States in his RV. A true gentlemen who will be remembered by all who knew him as soft-spoken and kind, he loved spending time with his family and friends most of all, and could always be counted on for a story. A loving father, brother, and friend, he will be most missed for his involvement in the lives of others, and the way in which he made those around him better. Surviving are two sons, Kevin A. (Marcia) McNallie of East Aurora, NY, Shaun E. (Ann) McNallie of Louisburg, NC, a daughter Elise M. Lund (Kirk Frink), and the mother of his children Yvonne McNallie of Jamestown, seven grandchildren, Adam, Emma, Graham, Nathan and Noah McNallie, Patrick and Ian Lund, five great grandchildren, three step-children, John (Annie) Cameron of FL, Carol (David) Larson of IL, Nancy (Jim) Murnyack of OH, four step-grandchildren, a sister, Pam Anderson of Jamestown, three brothers, Errol D. "Mac" McNallie of Frewsburg, Craig K. (Cindy) McNallie of Jamestown, Kim R. (Debbie) McNallie of Henrietta, NY, his companion, Lucille Boles with whom he made his home as well as nieces and nephews, Colleen and Patrick McNallie, Stephen Anderson, Shane McNallie, Kellie Warner, Kristie Bodamer, Heather McNallie-Redding and Brian McNallie. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife the former Doris Cameron McNallie whom he married August 31, 1985 and who died October 1, 2005. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Visitation will not be observed. Inurnment will be in the Fluvanna Cemetery. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Chautauqua County Humane Society, 2825 Strunk Rd. Jamestown, NY 14701 or to a charity of one's choice.