With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jay Cates of Jefferson, Georgia, born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, who passed away on February 11, 2024 at the age of 53. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jay Cates to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his mother Elizabeth "Molly" Feather Cates. He is survived by : his father Jewell Henry Cates, Sr. of Hoschton; his wife Amy Jo Crane Cates of Jefferson; his children, Justin Cates (Courtney) of Commerce, Kati Maxwell of Jefferson, Philip Maxwell of Jefferson, Joshua Cates (Abby) of Danielsville and Kaylee Cates of Jefferson; and his siblings, David Bailey (Kathy) of Winterville, Penny Johnson (Tony) of Royston, Jewellene Shumake of Snellville, Lee Cates (Tonya) of Jersey and Charlie Holcombe (Michael) of Hoschton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Mr. Jewell Henry "Jay" Cates, Jr. to the American Heart Association at http://www.heart.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Evans Funeral Home