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Robert Cathcart Obituary

Robert Eugene Cathcart

Mauldin

Robert Eugene Cathcart 82, husband of Myrtle Joanne Martin Cathcart, of Mauldin, died Friday, May 10, 2013.

Born in Laurens County, he was a son of the late James Jesse and Irene Golden Cathcart.

Mr. Cathcart was a member of Mauldin First Baptist Church.

Before retiring, he worked as a machinist for John D. Hollingsworth on Wheels.

Surviving, in addition to his wife of 62 years, are a daughter, Martha Cathcart Tillotson; four sons, Curtis, Wesley, David and Dennis Cathcart; four grandchildren, Army Specialist Michael Petrovich, Jesse, Ashley and Danielle Cathcart, and two great-grandchildren, Robert and Cheyenne Cathcart.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Carrie Turner and Nellie Brewington, and two brothers, Earl and Lawrence Cathcart.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, Greenville County, 15 Oregon Street, Greenville, SC 29605.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, Simpsonville, with a graveside service to follow at 3:00 p.m. in Graceland Cemetery, West.

Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.

Published by The Greenville News on May 12, 2013.
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Dear Mrs. Cathcart, Curtis, Wesley, Martha Ann, David, and Dennis,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad, Buck. There are many fond memories from childhood at your house. Including butchering the hog in the back yard every year. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss. May God bless and keep you all. Randy & Susan Massengale

May 13, 2013

David, I'm sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

judy carlton

May 12, 2013

Dennis I'm sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

jeff tallent

May 12, 2013

David. You and your family are in our prayers. May God give you comfort.

Blake &Lenora Lyda

May 11, 2013

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