Terry Lee McCartney

(Retired) SGT Terry Lee McCartney passed away on October 8th, 2022, while resting at home following a battle with lung cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by the love of family and friends at their family home. He was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania on October 3, 1957, to parents Genevieve (Pat) Thelma Baker and John Dean McCartney, Sr.

Preceded in death are the following family members: Father, John Dean McCartney, Sr. of Mount Union, PA, Genevieve (Pat) Thelma Baker of Huntingdon, PA, brother David McCartney of Chambersburg, PA, sister Susan Kay McCartney Worthy of Shirleysburg, PA, Lester McCartney, Robin McCartney, and Joyce Crotsley of Huntingdon, PA, and Steven McCartney of Mount Union, PA.

The following family members survive; wife Denna and children Crystal and Alan McCartney from Mount Union, PA, residing in Dahlonega, GA, sister Donna (McCartney) Krape of Gettysburg, PA, brother John Dean McCartney, Jr. of Willow Hill, PA. and Melvin Gene McCartney of Huntingdon, PA, and Robert McCartney of Huntingdon, PA, a host of nieces and nephews, and numerous friends and brothers in arms.

Terry was a kind man. He would often go out of his way for others if they needed something. He had a big heart and was very loyal to those closest to him.

Spending time with family dogs, his family, camping, listening to Classic Rock, fishing, hunting, and watching wrestling were his favorite pastimes. You wouldn't dare change the TV channel or call him if wrestling was on. Terry loved the outdoors and spent most of his time finding something to do. He also enjoyed wood work and crafting things.

He moved to Georgia with his family and went active duty with the Georgia Army National Guard for 3 International Tours (Bosnia NATO Peacekeeping, Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan) with the 48th Brigade and then retired after 32 years in the Army National Guard. Some of his achievements were Infantryman, NCO, Expert Grenades, Expert Rifleman, Driver Mechanic, and other medals and achievements including the Combat Infantry Badge.

Full Military Honors Service will be held Friday October 14, 2022 at Dahlonega Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA. Viewing is from 2-4pm with the service at 4pm and a celebration of life after. Chaplain Jonathan Razzano will be officiating.