Alan Cates

We are very sad to learn of Alan's passing. My mother, Shirley worked for Alan in the Real Estate Business in the late 70s and on into the 80's. My sister, Terry and I came to know him well during these years. I worked for him on his properties on the weekends and babysat for Lane and Micheal when they were kids. Alan was funny, full of life and kind to the core. When I would visit my mother, I would go see Alan in his office in the back. We would sit and talk and I would end up...

Having Alan and Melinda as neighbors for past 10 years has been so wonderful. I remember the first day I moved in with everything under construction. Alan made an amazing batch of shrimp with veggies that was one of the best meals. Over the years, I became part of the family sharing Thanksgiving meal outside during Covid, smores on my backyard firepit with the dogs and grandkids and countless handiman house repairs. Alan had a wonderful sense of humor and a playful spirit that connected to...