James D. Cates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James D. Cates (Chattanooga, Tennessee), who passed away on September 3, 2022 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James D. Cates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Cloid Cates and Nellie Ingram Cates; his daughter Rhonda Cates; and his siblings, Aubrey, Junior, Bill, Gerald Cates, Margaret Rushing, Vera Collis and Veda Geren Cooper.
He is survived by: his wife Brenda Joyce Pickett Cates; his sons, Roger Cates (Sherri), Rickey Cates (Pam) and Dickey Geren (Laura); his grandchildren, Ashley Commander (Chad), Riley Cates (Leighanna Paige), Brittany Pulliam (Damon) and Carson Cates; and his great grandchildren, Jackson Commander, Ella Commander, Brooklyn Commander, Ruby Pulliam, Sawyer Cates and Oliver Pulliam.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga 4413 Oakwood Drive Chattanooga, TN 37416.
September 15, 2022
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September 15, 2022
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