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JOHN CATO Obituary

CATO, JOHN L. of Gardendale lost his hard fought battle on Thursday, June 9, 2011. He was born December 3, 1943. Survivors include his loving wife, Nancy; son, Jeff and daughter Ginger; sisters: Lorene McCreless, Edna Patterson, Patricia Wheeler and Mae Belle Smith; brothers: Curtis and Joe Cato and a host of nieces and nephews. Johnny was a person who loved life to the fullest and when he was well he loved to go fishing and Auburn football. We would like to thank Comfort Care Hospice for their loving care. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2011 at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. >

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Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2011.

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Sam Romano

June 13, 2011

Sorry About John and Could not make the service.Have not seen him or jeff in a long time. Jeff was Iron working at the time.

Teresa Fitzwater-Blankenship

June 13, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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