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MURRELLS INLET | Terrence L. ?Terry? Donegan, 61, of Indigo Creek in Murrells Inlet, S.C., died peacefully at his home Thursday, July 19, 2007. Born in Hagerstown, Maryland, he was the son of Edna E. Donegan of Williamsport, Md. and the late Thomas E. Donegan, and the husband of Diana Borst Donegan. A 1964 graduate of St. Maria Goretti High School, he earned a degree from the University of Maryland in 1969 and went to work with Mack Trucks in Hagerstown, Md. He retired in 2000 after 31 years as an industrial engineer. During that time he was a member of the Mack Management Club and was able to travel to Venezuela and France in the service of the company. During his early years, formal dance lessons fostered his wonderful love of dance and all forms of theater. He loved to travel with his wife, not only to see the country, but also to take in Broadway shows. When his children were young, he put down his golf clubs for a member of years and began coaching youth sports. He was the first president of the CSL Youth Athletic Association in Smithsburg, Md. These experiences with youth sports brought him much joy as he spent countless hours with his children, their friends and parents. In 2000, Terry and Diana moved to Murrells Inlet where his love of golf was revived as he enjoyed many spirited rounds played with good friends, neighbors and family. At the time of his death, he was employed by Horry County as a lister appraiser in the tax office. He referred to this as his ?ideal retirement? job as he learned new skills, made new friends and saw the county?s many diversities. The support of his co-workers will never be forgotten by his family and friends. He was a member of Elks Lodge 378 in Hagerstown, Md. and Lodge 2979 in Murrells Inlet. In addition to his wife of 41 years, Terry is survived by his sons, Mark Donegan and Matthew Donegan, both of Hagerstown, Md.; daughter, Erin Hendricks of Greencastle, Pa.; his brother, Tom Donegan of Holland, Mich.; his mother, Edna, of Williamsport, Md.; his grandchildren, Heather, Tiffany, Katelyn, Ryan, Emily, Colin, Zachary and Karlee; great-grandson, Logan; and special family members, Michael, Rhonda, Michelle, Diane, Darren and Jeanie-Marie. Terry was predeceased by his twin brother, Gerald Donegan; and his beloved mother-in-law, Grace Borst. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2007, at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date. Please sign a guest book at goldfinchfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Theatre of the Republic, c/o Al Nicholas, 1901 Bellerive Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Terrence L. Donegan

July 19, 2007