William C. McAlister Sr. was born November 2nd, 1969 to Terry McAlister and Linda McCoy-McAlister, in Rockwall, Texas. At a young age he was united in church with his parents.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He graduated from Tatum High School in 1988. He then joined the United States Navy, where he served for 20 years and retired as an E6 in 2008. He worked various jobs and was currently logging at the time of his death.

William C. McAlister Sr. was united in Holy Matrimony to LaDawn Coleman-McAlister on July 11th, 2020.

On August 13th, 2021, William C. McAlister Sr. entered into eternal rest. Leaving to cherish his memories: his wife, LaDawn Coleman-McAlister; 4 children, Alyssa Marie McAlister, William C. McAlister Jr., Jaxon Cade McAlister, Kelton Trevion McAlister; His mother, Linda McCoy-McAlister; 10 brothers and sisters, Tommy (Lisa) McAlister, Melba McAlister, Bridget McAlister, Angela McAlister, Eugene McAlister, Philip McAlister, Belinda (Deric) Shepherd, Jennifer McAlister, Lisa Davis, Travis McAlister; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.