David Cate Obituary
The family of David Cate of Ellijay, Georgia announces his passing on October 28, 2026. David, born on November 29, 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of David Cate to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles "Glenn" Cate and Doris Dowd Cate; his son Mark Cate; and his siblings, Carol Cate Bray and Charles "Chuck" Cate.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley Smith Cate; his son David Wesley "Wes" Cate; his granddaughters, Sierra Cate and Avery Cate; his brother Michael Dowd Cate (Jennifer Cate); his nephew Jackson Cate; and his nieces, Emma Cate, Bonnie White Lau and Jennifer White Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation https://t2t.org or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org., two organizations that reflect David's spirit of generosity and caring for others.
