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Stevie Kates Obituary
Stevie Ray Kates, 50, of Penn Forest, passed suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident on Route 903.
He was the husband of Terri S. (Koons) Kates. They were together for 31 years and married on Jan. 22, 2009.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of Leona M. (Bossons) Kates of Jim Thorpe and the late Earl R. Kates.
He was a graduate of Jim Thorpe Area High School.
He worked in abatement asbestos removal with Forester Environmental, Inc. of Hazleton.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
Stevie loved spending time with his family and camping. He enjoyed working on cars, remodeling and could fix everything.
He was always good hearted and would help anybody.
He was very loved and will be greatly missed.
Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by a son, Stevie Ray Kates Jr., at home; a brother, Scott Kates and wife Tammy of Weatherly; a sister, Donna, wife of Joseph Corrocher of Jim Thorpe; and another sister, Amanda Sherman; and five nieces and nephews.
Service: Due to the current virus restrictions, a private immediate family service will be held.
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Memories and Condolences
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Terri Kates
August 14, 2020
miss you all the time Love you
April 23, 2020
I love you and miss you so much
Terri Kates
April 23, 2020
I remember the day we brought our son into the world, and the day we were married they are the best days of my life.I miss you and love you so much. Your wife for ever.
Mario Munoz
March 22, 2020
I give my condolences to his family. I had worked with him for a lot of years and he was a great friend and supervisor. He will be in my prayers and we will always remember him as the amazing person he was. Rest in Peace
March 21, 2020
My Dearest Brother,
I will always remember the times and love we shared. My recent memory of you is how much you cared about my current diagnosis of cancer. You always asked how I was and told me not to worry. I LOVE you and will miss you.
My love to you, Donna
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