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Gaylon McAllister

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Gaylon McAllister

Gaylon D. McAllister, 58, of Eagarville, IL, passed away on November 7, 2024 at his home surrounded by devoted family, special friends and amateur radio operators worldwide.

Better known as N9VFP, Gaylon had a lifetime membership to K9MCE Macoupin County Amateur Radio Club & the MISS IA Side Band Society, YL System, Volunteer for Weather Service Station St. Louis, MO, Severe Storm Spotter, awarded ARRL's Worked All States (50) & (20) two-way contact mixed, DX Century Club (10 relay).

He was emergency communications coordinator for Staunton Community Hospital. This year, he achieved Amateur Extra Class.

Gaylon leaves behind his wife, Louise McAllister, children, Christina, Scott, Nichole, numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, plus special forever "frequency friends."

"This is N9VFP...Seventy Threes...Monitoring."

No public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Gillespie Benld Area Ambulance Service, 208 Charles St., Gillespie, IL 62033.

Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com.

Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


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