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Terry McAteer Obituary

FORT MILL - Surrounded by his family and friends, Mr. Terry McAteer went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2009, after a hard-fought and inspirational battle with cancer, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Independent Bible Baptist Church, with the Revs. Jason Coley and Tim Blue officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

A native of Fort Mill, Mr. McAteer was a son of Mills Leon McAteer and the late Gladys Bass McAteer. He started his Duke Energy career in 1976 with the Utilities Department at Catawba Nuclear Station. He later took a position with the materials department of CMD which later transitioned into the Customer Support/Nuclear Supply Chain position he held at the time of his passing. All of his 33 years were at Catawba so he was well-known and very well-respected. He managed to work until mid June 2009 even though his health had declined rapidly. His dedication to his work was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Terry was a dedicated husband, father, Christian, teammate and friend. He contributed more than 20 years of faithful service at his church as a children's church pastor, Sunday School superintendant, Sunday School teacher, and Bus Ministry captain and leader. He was also an adamant Fort Mill Yellow Jackets supporter, as well as a huge South Carolina Gamecock fan as was evidenced in his work desk décor. He possessed a quick and unique sense of humor which endeared him to so many people. But his dedication to faith and family was always first in every conversation, whether work-related or not.

Terry leaves behind his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Ellis McAteer; two sons, Matt and Reid McAteer of Fort Mill; one brother, Mike McAteer of Fort Mill and one sister, Donna Chavero of Rock Hill. He also leaves behind many, many friends who will miss him terribly.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Independent Bible Baptist Church.

Memorials may be made to Independent Bible Baptist Church, 17025 Lancaster Highway, Charlotte, NC 28277 or Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.fortmillfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Herald from Jul. 7 to Jul. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Terry McAteer

21 Entries

Carol Bagwell

July 20, 2009

Becky, I was so surprised and sad to hear of your loss. Terry (Toad) was truly an example and witness of a loving Christian husband and father. Wow, he loved the Lord, You and his family. God bless you and comfort you.

Lambert Mills

July 13, 2009

Dear Leon,Mike, and Donna,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of your loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With deepest sympathy,

Crystal Williams

July 13, 2009

I,ve known Terry since we were kids and I know that amoung so many other things,we will miss his amazing smile and personality.May Gods peace be with the whole family now and always.

Perry McGuire

July 12, 2009

I offer my prayers to Terry's entire family! May God comfort each of you!

Elle Sneed

July 10, 2009

Becky, Matt, and Reid - I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you!

Kay Cameron-Robl

July 9, 2009

I remember Terry from high school. He was someone that I looked up to. All of ya'll are in my prayers. May God bless you.

Bill, Angie, &Scott Whisonant

July 9, 2009

I will miss him and regret not visiting or contacting the family before today. I still remember my dad, Bill and Terry sitting togeather in the stands on friday nights watching his son and I play, even though it was a losing season. Though he is gone his memory will stay in our hearts forever.

Austin Dawkins

July 9, 2009

I will miss Terry, I worked with him for manys years at Duke Energy. I know Terry is in a better place now.

David Broome

July 9, 2009

I have know Terry all thru school. We all grew up together and he was a great friend. He was great friend to all that knew him and a inspiration to all. May the Lord be with Becki, Reid and Matt and help them as they grieve.
Terry will be missed by all.May GOD Bless.
David E. Broome-Fort Mill

DEBBIE SPIVEY

July 9, 2009

MAY GOD BLESS AND HOLD YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS. I PRAY FOR PEACE AND COMFORT FROM ABOVE. REST ASSURED THAT MR. TERRY IS IN HEAVEN NOT HURTING ANYMORE, LOOKING DOWN ON YOU ALL AND WATCHING OVER YOU WITH GOD AND THE ANGELS. LOVE YA DEBBIE MELTON SPIVEY.

July 9, 2009

Mrs. Becky and Family I knew Terry from High school and he was a great guy I am sorry to hear about his passing but glad to know that he will be with the Lord and out of his pain. Much prayers are with you .
Donna much prayer.
Charles White-Kiser

Tim Cope

July 8, 2009

Gail and I thoughts and Prayers are with you Becky,Matt and Reid.It was an Honor and priviledge to have known such a wonderful man. Over the past weeks when I would pray for Terry that God would give Him the Grace to bear His cross.My mind would go back some 20 years ago,when we taught sunday school together.Terry was a man of strong faith and Grace. God smiled on my life because He introduced me to Terry Mcateer. I will never forget his smile when He look me in the eye and He would say,How are you doing Brother? One day when I see Bro.Terry again and He LOOKS ME IN THE EYE, Iknow he will say,How are doing Brother? I will say to Bro. Terry.Iam fine now Terry because Now We BE ABLE TO SEE OUR SAVIOR Face to Face the one we shared the good news about in that sunday school class together so many years ago! I loved Him and will miss Him!! TILL WE MEET AGAIN!!

Roger Brown

July 8, 2009

Ms. Becky and the boys, what a wonderful testimony Terry has left as was evident at the visitation this evening. He has touch so many lives at the workplace and, of course at his church, where I know many boys and girls were saved through his ministry there. I was very blessed to have know Bro. Terry. May God's Grace continue to be present as I saw it this evening. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.

Roger D. Brown
Pastor, Westerly Hills Bapist Church

Red Neeley

July 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. I knew Terry "Toad" McAteer from Fort Mill High School when we played football together. He was a great guy and a good team mate. He will truly be missed.

Greg Taylor

July 8, 2009

We just lost the #1 Yellow Jacket.

Prayers go up for the family.

KIM THREATT

July 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I went to school with Terry (Toad) from middle school until we graduated from FMHS, go Jackets! I remember how much Terry loved playing football at Fort Mill High School! Just wanted to drop a note to let you know how sorry I am for your loss.

Roberta Roseboro-McCullough

July 8, 2009

May the love of family and friends help you thru your time of bereavement.
God's blessings continue to flow and carry us all during these times.

July 8, 2009

Fort Mill community thanks GOD for the
legacy of TERRY MCATEER, Toad. I pray that his life will be an example for other men. God Bless his family now and always.

Annette Oliver, Fort Mill, SC

Jamie Coley

July 8, 2009

I remember hearing Bro. Terry Preach "Mirage or Oasis" many years ago. He was a Blessing and we will miss him. We were in Church together for 6 years. We are Praying for the family and we will see Bro.Terry not many days hence!
Pastor Jamie Coley

JEFF HARVELL

July 8, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Mcateer family during this difficult time.

July 8, 2009

I've known Terry since the 1st grade at Riverview Elementary School in Fort Mill. He was always sweet and had a smile on his face. Even though we didn't keep in touch, he has a special place in my heart and will be missed.
Joyce Culp Buechele, Charlotte

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