Charles Cate, Sr., age 71, went to be with the Lord on September 25, 2016. Owner of Charlies Auto Trim. Preceded in death by parents, Elijah and Ella Mae Cate; daughter, Crystal Collier; step son, Greg Wright; niece, Patty Lowery; siblings, Billie Cate and Dovie Harmon. Survived by wife, Gloria Cate; son, Charles, Jr. (Bobby) and wife, Paula Cate; step children, Ricky and Brian Wright, Teresa Whittaker, Shawn Bryant; grandchildren, Morgan and Hannah Cate; sister, Helen (Billy) Henderson; sisters-in-laws, Betty Cate and Mildred Hamic; niece, Teresa Reeves; nephews, Troy Collins, Buddy Harmon; many great nieces and nephews, step grandchildren, and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 28, 2016 from 6 – 8 pm with the funeral to follow with Rev. Mike Vincent officiating at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, 2300 Adair Dr. The entombment will be Thursday at 1 pm at Lynnhurst Cemetery. Condolences may be offered at www.berrylynnhurst.com