A member of the church of Christ, Doctor Cates preached the Gospel for over 65 years, and served as director and faculty member of Memphis School of Preaching for over 25 years. Doctor Cates received his Ed.D, from the University of Alabama.
Doctor Cates was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Margaret Cates, and by his sister Juanita Cates. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Annette Cates, by his sons Andy (Michelle) Cates, and Dan (Shelly) Cates. Doctor Cates is also survived by one brother, Paul Cates, and by four grandchildren, Maggie Cates, Trey Cates, Caitlin Cates, and Conor Cates.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 28, 2013, at 2 P.M. at Forest Hill Church of Christ in Memphis, Tennessee. The family will receive friends prior to service time beginning at 10 a.m. A committal service will be held Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Little Sandy Ridge Cemetery in Fort Deposit, AL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Memphis School of Preaching, Amridge University, or Wings Cancer Foundation.
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