OBITUARY
Jack Wendell Kates, Sr.
November 4, 1940 – July 29, 2019
WEST COLUMBIA – Jack Wendell Kates, Sr., 78, was born November 4, 1940 in Greenville, TN and passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019. He was the son of the late Juanita Banks and Charlie Willard Kates.
Mr. Kates founded Water Systems, Inc., of West Columbia, 35 years ago. He was very well known in the environmental services industry and loved interacting with his customers and colleagues. He loved spending time with his grandkids and enjoyed racing, RV’ing and bluegrass music.
Mr. Kates is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Davis Kates of West Columbia; daughter, Linda M. Boatwright of Batesburg; son, Jack “Jay” W. Kates, Jr. of Columbia; grandchildren, Carson Boatwright, Kendall Boatwright, Emma Smith, Ethan Kates, Ellie Kates and sister, Carolyn Maiden of Greensboro, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, West Columbia Chapel, with entombment to follow in Southland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to WEASC Capital District Scholarship, PO Box 2255, Lexington, SC 29071.
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Past Services
Wednesday,
July 31, 2019
Visitation
Thursday,
August 01, 2019
Funeral Service
Thursday,
August 01, 2019
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