Thomas Cates Obituary
He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 16, 1995, to Bobby Joe Cates and Stacy Flannigon. Thomas loved spending time with his son hunting, floating, and enjoying a good margarita. Thomas left this world far too early and it will never be the same without him. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, W.C. Cates, Lester and Flora Glass, Carroll Taylor, Henry Tackett, and Daisy Bonita Sherdan.
Thomas is survived by his son, Benjamin Cates; parents; Bobby Joe Cates and Stacy Flannigon; two sisters, and brother, Erica (Brad) Clemons, Sara Cates, and Shawn Cates; grandmother, Brenda Taylor; countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends. Thomas is also survived by AvaGrace and Tinlee, who both held a very special place in Thomas' life.
A celebration of life will be held on April 5, 2024, at Iron Horse Church at 1PM. Iron Horse Church is located at 12611 Chicot Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72209.
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Erica Clemons
June 5, 2024
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Yelling I'm virgin while we were floating the river man I miss you Bubba.
Erica Clemons
April 6, 2024
June 16,1995 the day when dad brought me to the hospital to met you the day you were born. You were basically my twin 11months and 2 days apart we talked about everything and anything. I miss you soo much Bubba. The kids miss their uncle dumbdumb. I love you Thomas Lee Cates. I will start an annual float trip in your name Bubba. I miss you
Mrs. Melinda Cates
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Melinda Cates
April 5, 2024
I met him about 8 years ago.
Kim Wiggins
April 3, 2024
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Sabrina Brown
April 1, 2024
Thomas thanks for being a really good friend to me the past few years I will miss you being around and always listening to my issues I hope your in a better place I'll see you again one day
Amanda Blackburn
March 29, 2024
My frist memory of Thomas was happy him being about two years old when he became my family my little brother...man there is no words for how his family and friends feel ...we love u lil brother...rest in peace
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