Joseph Alvin Cates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joseph Alvin Cates (Alvaton, Kentucky), who passed away on December 17, 2022, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Alvin Cates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father Joel Jefferson Cates; and his sister Judy Cates Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Nanita Cates (Cassady); his children, Joel Ross Cates, Bonnie Cates Nicks (Frank), Patricia Cates Grady (Mark) and JoAnn Cates Powell (Terry); his grandchildren, Hannah Nicks, Jacob Nicks (Laura), Riley Crabb (Justin), Terence Powell and Cassady Powell; and his great grandchildren, Kyran Nicks, Jacob Crabb, Tyler Crabb, Nora Nicks and Bo Alvin Nicks. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Mr. Cates' memory may be made to Alvaton Church of Christ.
