He was born in Auburndale Florida on March 29, 1946 to Mr & Mrs Harvey and Harriett Cates. He is surviving by his wife of 58yrs Sarah Cates. He has 2 daughters Sarah Molina-Crespo and Mary Bontrager and his son George Cates (Stefanie). He has 13 grandchildren and 22 great children.
He loved to fish, hunt, golf, bowling and camping. He also loved to work in his garden an grow palm trees from a seed. Also he liked to do cookouts and have family gatherings.
Memorial Services will be held on September 16, 2023 at:
Tallevast Church of God
(New Wine Worship)
4090 Tallevast Rd
Sarasota, Fl 34243
Visitation at 11:00 am
Service at 12:00 pm
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmsrobartsfuneralhome.com for the Cates family.