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Johnnie Cates Obituary
August 1, 1937-January 3, 2020
Hillsborough
Johnnie Lee Cates, 82 son of the late Walter and Hattie Daye Cates died Friday, January 3, 2020, in his home.
The funeral will be conducted today at 2:00 PM in Lattisville Grove Baptist Church, Hurdle Mills, NC with family visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 PM.
Burial will be in Glenn Grove Church Cemetery, Rougemont NC.
Survivors are son, Johnny L. Cates Jr. daughters, Jacqueline Holman (James) and Brenda Jacobs (Ulysses), 9 grand children; 10 great -grand children, brother, George Cates (Virginia) and host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family is receiving friends at the home of James and Jacqueline Cates Holman, 227 Holman Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278.
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Charlotte Alexander
January 7, 2020
I worked with Mr. Cates years ago at UNC. He was always very kind. Every Thanksgiving I would buy sweet potato pies made by his wife. I never met her but those pies were so good. God Bless Mr. Cates family. I'm sure he's in heaven being a kind as I remember.
Charlotte Porch
Moltimore Alexander
Orange High School Class of 1976
January 7, 2020
Our deepest sympathy goes out to our classmates, Johhny & Brenda for the loss of your father. We will keep you all in prayer.
Danita White
January 7, 2020
Sending heartfelt condolences to Johnny, Brenda, Jackie & the rest of the Cates family for your loss. Please know that you all are in my prayers. Cherish the memories!!
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