Ralph DeWayne Kates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ralph DeWayne Kates of Vineland, New Jersey, born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, who passed away on November 3, 2022 at the age of 62. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph DeWayne Kates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his father John C. Jordan-Kates; his brothers, John, Lenzy, Alexander and Harry Kates; and his close friend Tina Marie Johnson.
He is survived by: his children, Ralph Kates Jr., Rachel Kates, Ann Johnson, Tamara Johnson, Prochelle Gary, Adrian Gary, Janell Gary, Melvin Carter and Andrea Mosley; and his siblings, Linda Rahming, Marilyn Hudgon of Bridgeton, Pearl Jone of Millville, Richard Kates (Gloria), Charles Kates (Raymond Kates) of Vineland and Fifteen. He is also survived by Fifteen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
