Arnold Wayne Cates Obituary

We bid farewell to Arnold Wayne Cates of Buna, Texas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 10, 2025 at the age of 83. Arnold Wayne touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arnold Wayne Cates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Cates and Syble Cates (Goins); and his siblings, Royce Cates, Nolan Gene Cates and Syble Midkiff.

He is survived by: his wife Wanda Cates of Buna; his daughter Cheri; his son-in-law Jerrold Gill of Brookeland; his sister Bonnie Harrison of Buna; his grandchildren, Marleigh Gill, Lindsey, Shelby McCauley, Jerrod, Allison Gill, Tori Dillard, Ashton and Damian Okun; his great grandchildren, Keyton, Kye McCauley, Jaren, Jenson, Jameson Gill, Kyler, Kinsey, Keithan Dillard, Reaghan, Slade and Harper Okun; and his namesake Arnold "Arnie" Cates. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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