MULLINS, SC — Dewey Proctor of Mullins, aged 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2009, with his wife of 63 years, Evelyn Grantham Proctor, at his side. He was born in Lake View, SC, on July 1, 1920, son of the late Frederick A. and Minnie Lee Brogdon Proctor. Mr. Proctor was preceded in death by three brothers, Ben, Earl, and Odell Proctor of Fork, and one sister Ethel Lee Proctor of Mullins. Mr. Proctor was a member of Macedonia United Methodist Church of Mullins, and had a 26 year long career as Chief of Police in Mullins. He had a colorful high school and college football career, followed by a prestigious stint in the NFL. During his high school career at Lake View, Mr. Proctor was a starting player for four years, and in 1938 he served as Captain of the State Championship Lake View Team. During his college career, he has been described as the greatest running back in the history of Furman University. He started in football for three years at Furman, from 1940 to 1942. In 1940, he led the state in scoring with 52 points and was named to the All-State Team. In 1942, he was named Captain and Most Valuable Player on the Furman team, as well as being named to the All-State and All-Southern teams. He also played in the Blue-Gray Game. He was voted Most Valuable Player in the annual Carolinas Bowl Game. In 1942, Mr. Proctor was named to Furmans All-Time Football Team, and in May 1982, he was inducted into the Furman Athletic Hall of Fame. He played three years with strong Navy teams during the mid-1940s, and then joined the New York Yankees, where he played for three years; he later played one year with the Chicago Rockets. In 1945, he played with an All-Star Navy team overseas, after playing with outstanding teams at Bainbridge and Great Lakes Navy Squads. His football career ended in 1949. Survivors include two sons, Dewey Bishop Bip Proctor (Dianne) of Southport, NC, and David Kim Proctor (Trish) of Lexington, SC; a daughter, Libby Alford Nain (Bert) of Mullins; three grandchildren Sara Alford, and Jessica and William Proctor; and one great-grandchild, Natalia. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00, on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at Meares Funeral Home of Mullins. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 on Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Macedonia United Methodist Church of Mullins. Burial will follow at Lake View Cemetery, Lake View. Memorials may be made to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 402 North Main Street, Mullins, SC, 29574, or Shepherds Care Hospice, 210 South Nichols Street, Nichols, SC 29581. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is honored to serve the family of Mr. Proctor. An online guestbook is available at _www.mearesfh.com_ (http://www.mearesfh.com/) . Published in the Morning News on 7/4/2009 **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221323013x1201367230/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JulystepsfooterNO62)