Will Allen Cates

Will is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Irene Cates; Brothers, Barlow Cates and Billy Hugh Cates; Grandson, Matthew Will Planchet. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty Jean Carter Cates; daughters, Jean (Stephen) Planchet, Ann (Keith) Esparros, Amy (Doug) Kahlan; Son, Christopher Cates; grandchildren, Alexis (David), Zachary, Amanda, Christian, and Ysa; great grandchildren, Nathan and Caleb; brother, George (Helen) Cates; and nieces and nephews.

Will was an amazing husband and father. He had a great love of family and was always willing to help out anyone in need. He strongly believed that laughter was important which meant jokes were commonplace in the Cates household. He will lovingly be remembered by his family and friends.

The family requests in lieu of flowers please consider donations to either the building fund for Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cartersville, GA or the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org).

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025 in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Dr. Patrick Latham officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

The Covington, Louisiana funeral arrangements are pending and will be updated when finalized.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to leave online condolences. Owen Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cates family.