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Billy E. Cates

1962 - 2017

BORN

1962

DIED

2017

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Wagley Funeral Home

1501 W. Maumee St

Adrian, Michigan

Billy Cates Obituary

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BROOKLYN, MI - Billy E. Cates, age 54 of Morning View, Kentucky, formerly of Adrian, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017, surrounded by his family. He was born November 8, 1962, in Adrian, to James and Marie (Shepherd) Cates, and attended Adrian High School. On April 20, 2013, he married Deborah Vickers Nickell, and she survives. Billy loved his life on the road driving truck for 36 years. He enjoyed music, motorcycle riding, and most importantly spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, James and Marie of Adrian he is survived by his wife, Deborah; daughter, Crystal Bray of Traverse City, MI; step-children, Rachel (Terry) Eibeck, Missy (Shawn) Kirkwood, Penny Hornsby, Miles (Sherri) Nickell and Matthew (Summer) Nickell, all of Kentucky; siblings: Gary (Vicky) Cates of Adrian, Cathy (Terry) Swartz of Toledo, Jimmy (Kim) Cates of Adrian, Donna (Bob) Coleman of Sylvania, Lisa Cates of Hillsdale, and Bobbi Jo (Bruce) Cates of Deerfield; 16 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m., Monday, June 19, 2017, at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Floyd Race officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Monday from 10 a.m. until the service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at:

www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com

Published by Kentucky Enquirer on Jun. 18, 2017.
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Billy was an overall great person, I went to school with Billy, I could always expect a Hello and a good conversation from Bill, I will always remember him for his smile and always eager to talk to me, My friend I miss.

Dave Perez

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June 11, 2020

Bill, you were my friend in school & will always be remembered, my condolences to the family of my dear friend, GOD BLESS.
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