Celebrating the life of
Samuel Thomas McTeer, Sr.
August 23, 1923 - September 06, 2014
Samuel Thomas “S.T.” McTeer, 91, died Saturday, September 6, 2014, at Spanish Oaks Retreat. He was born in Savannah, son of the late Frank Hamilton McTeer and Nell Izlar McTeer, one of 10 children. He was a 1941 graduate of Benedictine Military School and attended the University of North Carolina and Armstrong Junior College. He excelled in high school sports achieving multiple honors and recognition in basketball, football and baseball, and went on to play semi-pro baseball.
He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and honorably discharged in 1946. He later served in the U.S. Air National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1952.
He began his professional career with Universal CIT, moving to Savannah Bank and Trust Co. in 1969 from which he retired as a Group VP after many years of dedicated service. After retirement, he was a founding member of The Savannah Bank and continued to work part-time in Business Development.
During his lifetime he contributed significantly to the Savannah community through his roles and leadership in various civic organizations. He was on the Board of Directors for the Jenkins Boys Club where he was a member as a youth. He was a Master Mason (Scottish Rite) and a member of the Alee Temple Shrine in Savannah where he served as Treasurer. He was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters and the Clown Unit. He was a former member of the Lion’s Club and was on the Board of Directors for the Southside Fire Department. He was very dedicated to his high school alma mater and started the B.C. Survivors Club which is comprised of B.C. alumni. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church since shortly after its founding.
He was an avid golfer, being a past member of LaVida Country Club and Savannah Golf Club where he served several years as Treasurer.
Surviving are children, Samuel Thomas McTeer, Jr. (Tanya) of Woodstock, GA, Nancy McTeer Meade (Grant), and Michael Stephen McTeer, both of Savannah; grandchildren, Jason Meade (Tracey), Jennifer Cooper (Chris) and Katie Morris (Ryan); 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Bonaventure Cemetery conducted by Dr. Allan W. Bosson.
Remembrances may be made to Southside Baptist Church, 5502 Skidaway Rd., Savannah, GA 31406 or the Victor B. Jenkins, Jr. Boys Club, 6408 Waters Ave., Savannah, GA 31406.
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I would like to express my sympathy to your family for the loss of your dear loved one. As promised at Revelation 21:4, sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past. May this and the many other promises in the Bible continue to comfort your family.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Sam was a wonderful loving, giving and thoughtful man. He was always proud of his work and loved that golf. I worked At Savannah Bank & Trust for many years at Skidaway Rd and Victory Drive Branch with him. He was a great leader and mentor. My prayers are with all of you. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Lovingly, Kathleen Cooley Kautz
- Kathleen Cooley Kautz, Savannah, Ga.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Sam's family.
- The Rizza Family, Savannah, Ga.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked with Sam for many years at the Victory Drive and Skidaway Road Branch of Savannah Bank & Trust. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Jan Mock, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked with Sam for many years at the Victory Drive and Skidaway Road Branch of Savannah Bank & Trust. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Jan Mock, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked with Sam for many years at the Victory Drive and Skidaway Road Branch of Savannah Bank & Trust. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Jan Mock, Savannah, GA
Sam was a great person and will be missed greatly. I enjoyed working with him and his visits to the Mall branch after retirement. My condolences to his family.
- Lisa Tomlin, Savannah, GA
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Bobbie Shelton.
- Bobbie Shelton, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom,Nancy,Mike and Families, We send our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Father and our dear friend,"S.T."He knew no enemies and was loved by so many people.He was a true sports competitor and all around good guy.We will miss his stories and his recollections of times past.He is now at peace and you can remember all the happy times.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Ga.
It was my great privilege to work with Sam, Don and Frank calling on customers when I retired from The Savannah Bank. We had a lot of fun, and hopefully were of benefit to the Bank. I loved hearing Sam share all of his memories. I remember the Habersham Street gate to the Anderson Street School where his mother let him off on his first day of school. I think of him every time I ride by. His knowledge of Savannah, its people and its history were amazing. On top of everything else, he was just plain funny! He was a great friend of mine, and I shall miss him. May God rest your soul Sam.
- Sally and Archie Davis, savannah, georgia
I would like to express my sympathy to your family for the loss of your dear loved one. As promised at Revelation 21:4, sickness and death will soon be a thing of the past. May this and the many other promises in the Bible continue to comfort your family.
- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA
Sam was a wonderful loving, giving and thoughtful man. He was always proud of his work and loved that golf. I worked At Savannah Bank & Trust for many years at Skidaway Rd and Victory Drive Branch with him. He was a great leader and mentor. My prayers are with all of you. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Lovingly, Kathleen Cooley Kautz
- Kathleen Cooley Kautz, Savannah, Ga.
Our heartfelt sympathy to all of Sam's family.
- The Rizza Family, Savannah, Ga.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked with Sam for many years at the Victory Drive and Skidaway Road Branch of Savannah Bank & Trust. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Jan Mock, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked with Sam for many years at the Victory Drive and Skidaway Road Branch of Savannah Bank & Trust. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Jan Mock, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. I worked with Sam for many years at the Victory Drive and Skidaway Road Branch of Savannah Bank & Trust. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
- Jan Mock, Savannah, GA
Sam was a great person and will be missed greatly. I enjoyed working with him and his visits to the Mall branch after retirement. My condolences to his family.
- Lisa Tomlin, Savannah, GA
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. Bobbie Shelton.
- Bobbie Shelton, Savannah, GA
Dear Tom,Nancy,Mike and Families, We send our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Father and our dear friend,"S.T."He knew no enemies and was loved by so many people.He was a true sports competitor and all around good guy.We will miss his stories and his recollections of times past.He is now at peace and you can remember all the happy times.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Ga.
It was my great privilege to work with Sam, Don and Frank calling on customers when I retired from The Savannah Bank. We had a lot of fun, and hopefully were of benefit to the Bank. I loved hearing Sam share all of his memories. I remember the Habersham Street gate to the Anderson Street School where his mother let him off on his first day of school. I think of him every time I ride by. His knowledge of Savannah, its people and its history were amazing. On top of everything else, he was just plain funny! He was a great friend of mine, and I shall miss him. May God rest your soul Sam.
- Sally and Archie Davis, savannah, georgia
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
