Our condolences to the McAtee family and the Huttonsville-Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department of Huttonsville, West Virginia. FirFighter Robert McAtee, 55, a 38 year veteran of the Huttonsville-Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department, died Sunday January 20, 2008. Robert had responded to a chimney fire and reported that he thought that he had pulled a muscle opening the apparatus bay door. He refused treatment and returned the apparatus to the fire station before returning home. Later his wife called their son, Fire Chief Rodney McAtee, to the home where Robert was unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

     Robert has been the Mayor of Huttonsville since 1991 and also served several terms on the Town Council before his appointment as Mayor.

     Our brother Robert leaves behind his wife Caffey, and his three sons Robert Jr., Rodney, and Shawn, and his daughter Jennifer. Calling hours for Robert will be held on Friday January 25, 2008 6-9PM at Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins. A funeral service for Robert will be held on Saturday January 26, 2008 11AM at the funeral home chapel, followed by internment at the Brick Church Cemetery in Huttonsville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to: