TERRY MCATEER

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.

BRENDA MCCARVER

Resting in the arms of Jesus, Your pain and suffering is over! All the things you often wondered, now you know! May we all shall meet again someday!