James Edward Kates Sr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 21, 2019 we had to say goodbye to James Edward Kates Sr. (Marietta, South Carolina), born in Lexington, Kentucky. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Johnny Kates and Venus Allen Kates; and his siblings, Roger Kates and Norma Jean Goodman. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Green Kates; his children, James E. Kates, Jr (Crystal), Dennis Lee Kates (Susie), Larry Freeman, Benny Freeman, David Freeman, Wanda Reeves (Roger) and Sherrill Morgan; and his siblings, Clarence Kates (Linda), Vernon Kates, Junior Kates, Louise Mottie, Linda Kates, Kathy Reling and Carolyn Green (George). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.