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.