Joseph Arnett Cates III

SAN ANGELO Joseph (Joe) Arnett Cates III, 63, of San Angelo, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Aug. 26, 2013, in the Rotary House of Hope. Joe was born Sept. 27, 1949, in San Angelo, Texas, to JA and Hazel Cates. He was an active member at Unity Church of Christianity in San Angelo. He loved his church family and was always encouraged by them. Joe loved the Dallas Cowboys, enjoyed watching movies and loved to read. He also worked several years as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. He had an infectious smile and loved to encourage others. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother Cecil; and grandson Karson. He is survived by his four children, Rebecca Clancy and husband Jody of San Angelo, Daniel Cates and wife Sunni of Tulia, Adam Cates and wife Kari of Lubbock and Christine Anderson of Coldspring; brother Don Cates of Fort Worth; and seven grandchildren. Visitation will be all day Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at the funeral home with the family present from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, in Belvedere Memorial Park. Services are under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to the family to help contribute to his final expenses. Online condolences may be made at shafferpioneer.com.