Bishop Roosevelt Kates Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 7, 2024, at the age of 85, Bishop Roosevelt Kates of Atlanta, Georgia passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As Bishop Roosevelt departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Bishop Roosevelt. Though Bishop Roosevelt may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Otis D. Kates and Mary Farrow Kates.