Mr. Richard A. McAllister Jr.

Richard A. McAllister Jr. Richard A. McAllister Jr. Attorney and Magistrate, 78, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2025. Born in Towson, he was a graduate of Loyola Blakefield and Loyola University where he was part of the lacrosse and wrestling teams. He joined the Marine Corps through the ROTC program at Loyola University and was commissioned Lieutenant. He served his country for several years during the Vietnam War while stationed in Okinawa. He received his law degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and began his legal career as an Assistant State’s Attorney, serving in that role from 1977-1984. While there, he was also a proud member of their highly competitive softball team. He later was in private practice in Towson and for a period practiced law with his father, Richard A. McAllister Sr. In 1992, he was appointed as a Magistrate in family court in Baltimore County courts and he continued in that capacity until the time of his death. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching Baltimore’s hometown teams - Orioles, Colts and Ravens. He enjoyed playing golf and traveling on many golf trips with his friends, He was a loyal and devoted member of the Elks Club in Towson and served as Exalted Ruler from 2007-2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard A. McAllister, Sr. and Ciril C. McAllister and sisters. Brother of the late Ciril McAllister Wyatt (Edward G. Wyatt, Sr.) and Elizabeth “Betsy” McAllister Delea (Michael F. Delea, Jr.). He is survived by 6 nieces and 5 nephews, 11 great-nieces and 13 great-nephews and one great-great niece and two great-great-nephews. A visitation will be held on February 7, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Mitchell Wiedefeld Funeral Home, 6500 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Baltimore - https://www.casabalt.org/ - 410-244-1465. Burial arrangements will be private. ** Death Notice McAllister. January 17, 2025 Richard Alexander Jr. Son of the late Richard A. McAllister and Ciril C. McAllister. Brother of the late Ciril McAllister Wyatt (Edward G. Wyatt, Sr.) and Elizabeth “Betsy” McAllister Delea (Michael F. Delea, Jr.). He is survived by 6 nieces and 5 nephews, 11 great-nieces and 13 great-nephews and one great-great niece and two great-great-nephews.

Mr. Richard A. McAllister Jr.

October 9, 1946 - January 17, 2025