S.-CATHY-Obituary

S. Truett CATHY

1921 - 2014 (Age 93)

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CATHY, S. Truett Mr. S. Truett Cathy, age 93, of Hampton, GA, passed away, September 8, 2014. He was the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Chick-Fil-A. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeannette McNeil Cathy; children and spouses, Dan T. (Rhonda) Cathy, Don "Bubba" (Cindy) Cathy, Trudy...

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Back around 2010 I worked for Carnival Cruise Lines. I was working the VIP lounge and a distinguished stocky gentleman approached me to check him to the cruise. We chatted some and he asked me if I liked chicken sandwiches, I said I did. Not knowing who he was he reached into his suit coat pocket and gave me two gift cards for a couple of Chick fil A sandwiches. A few days later I mentioned the incident to my wife. I looked up Chick fil A and low and behold I saw the man I checked in,...

I first would like to say thank you to he whole Cathy family, the food there is great , and shows biblical Belief by closing on Sundays. There employes are amazing, and the company is charitable, a great man, and a great business

I loved Truett Cathy I felt that his example of faith, and integrity were of prime importance. He always seemed as though he had a sweet demeanor, but was a force to be reckoned with in a good way. My prayers are with this God-fearing man.

Great example to live by Bible-based convictions, regardless of how people respond and how if could affect you financially. But God is faithful, so there is no need to follow what the world says is right, when it is wrong in the eyes of God (Isaiah 5:20). Sorry for your loss.

I had the privilege of meeting Truett Cathy when I visited him at his office in Atlanta. Few people has caused such an incredible impression on me by knowing him after I have heard about all of the great things he has done with his life in serving others. We did talk for some ten minutes and I can tell you that these were some of the best minutes that I have spent with a human being...his integrity, his values, his goals, his warmth and kindness, his humbleness, his sincere joy by getting to...

Met Truett at original Dwarfhouse and he gave me a signed copy of his book. He was a very real and Down to earth Billionaire, and greatly admired

From Woodward Academy to Daytona, I recall your family fondly from those days. I'm sorry for your loss but happy that you could enjoy your Dad for so long a time. Much love to you all.

to all of the Cathy family; GOD was in need of a change of menu from Angel food to "chick-in"...so he picked Mr. Truett...I've had many meals at the Dwarf House in Hapeville and still come by for a "hot brown" when I come to Atlanta...many controllers from ATL Tower & ATL Center have enjoyed the Dwarf House food for years...