Allen MacEachern

Allen MacEachern, 90, of Columbia, South Carolina passed away January 11, 2018 at Rice Estate. He was born on April 6, 1927 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late John and Netta Cooper MacEachern. After graduating University of South Carolina, he served his country in the United States Army in World War II. Upon leaving the US Army, Mr. MacEachern began his career with Southern Bell until he was reactivated by the Army to serve in the Korean Conflict. After an honorable discharge, Allen returned to Southern Bell until he decided to start his own consulting firm in 1967 and remained active in the business until 2009. Mr. MacEachern enjoyed spending his free time hunting, fishing, and golfing. Allen is survived by three sons, Kent MacEachern of Charleston, SC, Eric MacEachern (Val) of Charleston, SC and Don MacEachern (Karen) of Lexington, SC; a daughter, Alison Salane (Bill) of Columbia, SC; a sister, Nancy Kelly of Houston, TX; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Patrica Sproles MacEachern. The family will receive friends at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1000 Greenlawn Drive, Columbia, SC 29209, with Pastor Robyn Garrison officiating. Interment will be in the mausoleum at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Rice Estates, 100 Finely Road, Columbia, SC 29203.