Lewis Rufus McAllister, 79, of 7306 Dunlap Creek Road, Covington, Virginia, died Sunday, January 24, 2021 at his home.

Mr. McAllister was born February 8, 1941 in Alleghany County, a son of the late Cecil Rufus McAllister and Marie Brackman McAllister.

He retired as an operator after 41 years with the former Hercules, Inc.

He was a longtime member of the Moss Run Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Usher and Trustee.

He was proud to be a farmer and enjoyed his grandchildren and their sports and scouting activities and hunting.

Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Delores Hinton McAllister of Covington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and Gwen McAllister and Michael and Amy McAllister, all of Covington; three grandchildren, Cecil and Nicki McAllister of Denver, CO., Kasey and Brandon Harrison and Austin McAllister, all of Covington; one great granddaughter, Olivia Harrison of Covington; one aunt, Mazie McAllister of Covington and several cousins.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Pastor Frank Sizemore officiating.

Interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park.

The family suggests that donations in his name be made to the Moss Run Baptist Church, 105 Moss Run Road, Covington, VA 24426.