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HAMLIN REVEREND, TERRY O'REAR, 61, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, in Hamlin, Texas.
Born June 27, 1950, in Glendale, CA, Terry was a son of the late Artie William and Bernice Olivia Brady O'Rear. He attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, received his Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Fullerton. He earned his Master's in Religious Education and additional Theology from Abilene Christian University. Terry worked as a Special Agent for the Department of Defense Investigative Service, and Internal Revenue Servicebefore entering the ministry. He was an AssociateMinisterat the Highland Church of Christ in Abilene and later became a Methodist minister in 2004 where he served as minister at Rule and Sagerton. Terry was currently serving as pastor of the United Methodist Church in Hamlin and McCaulley. He is also a news writer and columnist of “Life Notes” for the Hamlin Herald and member of the Texas Press Association. He is also an AFLAC Representative.
Terry married Laura Lee Blassingame Slattery June 19, 2004, at the Wylie United Methodist Church. He was a wonderful husband and loving father. Terry was a very peaceful and quiet man and loved the Lord and family. He was a avid reader, worked crossword puzzles which he worked in ink, loved football and baseball. He studied the Bible daily from his favorite chair, with his dogs on his lap,and a cup of coffee. His TYL Thank You Lord postings on Facebook were a daily start to his day and cherished by many. Terry also enjoyed playing Santa's helper at Christmas. "TerBear" loved his triple K girls, his son-in-law, and his LauraLove. He never met a stranger, and had a true servant leadership heart.
Terry was a musician, loved to sing and was a true Irish tenor who was classically trained. Terry played trumpet, and marched in the Rose Bowl Parade with the Long Beach All District Band. He performed in an Abilene Opera, was President and board member of the Classical Chorus in Abilene, singing with Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, and was past musical director of Memory Menquot. Terry toured in Korea with the USO while at Pepperdine Universityand recently attended the 40th Anniversaryof that tour.
Terry served as past president, secretary and board member of the Key City Kiwanis, president and board member of NAIFA, delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years, and financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. He previously worked for MetLife and Abilene Teachers FCU. He worked for the Hamlin ISD as DAEP substitute teacher. Terry was also a member of the Hamlin Ministerial Alliance.
Survivors include Ter ry's wife, Laura O'Rear of Hamlin; three daughters: Kristin O'Rear of Dallas, Kelly O'Rear of Thousand Oaks, CA, and Kelley Hicks and husband, Dave of Knoxville, TN; four brothers, Michael O'Rear, Patrick O'Rear, Artie O'Rear, Jr. and wife, Karen, and Dan O'Rear and wife, Pat; sister Patsy O'Rear; cousin Dave Brady and wife Barb nieces and nephews; life long friend, Dave Ogilbee; beloved dogs, Snuggles, Winston Churchill, Missy; and cat, Mollie.
Laura wrote of Terry:
“I miss this man and his tremendous love more than anyone can know. Days like today (Valentine's Day) are the hardest. Daily, he told me and showed me that he loved me. I was spoiled by him. Till we meet again…”
At Millikan, Terry was a trumpet player in the marching and symphonic bands.
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Tad Reynales
HAMLIN REV. TERRY O'REAR, 61, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012, in Hamlin. Funeral service will be 2:00 Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at the United Methodist Church in Hamlin. Visitation will be 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the funeral home. Arrangements under the directions of AdamsFosterRay Funeral Home.
Born June 27, 1950, in Glendale, CA, Terry was a son of the late Artie William and Bernice Olivia Brady O'Rear. He attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, received his Bachelor of Arts in History from California State University, Fullerton. He earned his Master's in Religious Education and additional Theology from Abilene Christian University. Terry worked as a Special Agent for the Department of Defense Investigative Service, and Internal Revenue Servicebefore entering the ministry. He was an AssociateMinisterat the Highland Church of Christ in Abilene and later became a Methodist minister in 2004 where he served as minister at Rule and Sagerton. Terry was currently serving as pastor of the United Methodist Church in Hamlin and McCaulley. He is also a news writer and columnist of "Life Notes" for the Hamlin Herald and member of the Texas Press Association. He is also an AFLAC Representative.
Terry married Laura Lee Blassingame Slattery June 19, 2004, at the Wylie United Methodist Church. He was a wonderful husband and loving father. Terry was a very peaceful and quiet man and loved the Lord and family. He was a avid reader, worked crossword puzzles which he worked in ink, loved football and baseball. He studied the Bible daily from his favorite chair, with his dogs on his lap,and a cup of coffee. His TYL Thank You Lord postings on Facebook were a daily start to his day and cherished by many. Terry also enjoyed playing Santa's helper at Christmas. "TerBear" loved his triple K girls, his son-in-law, and his LauraLove. He never met a stranger, and had a true servant leadership heart.
Terry was a musician, loved to sing and was a true Irish tenor who was classically trained. Terry marched in the Rose Bowl Parade with the State Honor Band. He performed in an Abilene Opera, was President and board member of the Classical Chorus in Abilene, singing with Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra, and was past musical or of quotMemory Menquot. Terry toured in Korea with the USO while at Pepperdine Universityand recently attended the 40th Anniversaryof that tour.
Terry served as past president, secretary and board member of the Key City Kiwanis, president and board member of NAIFA, delivered Meals on Wheels for 25 years, and financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. He previously worked for MetLife and Abilene Teachers FCU. He worked for the Hamlin ISD as DAEP substitute teacher. Terry was also a member of the Hamlin Ministerial Alliance.
Terry is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Laura O'Rear of Hamlin; three daughters, Kristin O'Rear of Dallas, Kelly O'Rear of Thousand Oaks, CA, and Kelley Hicks and husband, Dave of Knoxville, TN; four brothers, Michael O'Rear, Patrick O'Rear, Artie O'Rear, Jr. and wife, Karen, and Dan O'Rear and wife, Pat sister Patsy O'Rear, cousin Dave Brady and wife Barb nieces and nephews; life long friend, Dave Ogilbee; beloved dogs, Snuggles, Winston Churchill, Missy; and cat, Mollie.
Memorials can be made to Meals on Wheels, Abilene or favorite charity church. "Well done, thy good and faithful servant." TYL for Terry.
Online condolences may be made at adamsfosterrayfh.com
http://www.adamsfosterrayfh.com/memorialpage.asp?id=58188&locid=62