Ernie Dean Cates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ernie Dean Cates of Bluford, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 23, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernie Dean Cates to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Cates and Mable Cates (Case); his wife Betty Cates (Hatman); and his sisters, Joanne and Rosemary.
He is survived by: his children, Terry Cremeens (Gayla) of Ferdinand, IN, Gary Cremeens (Pam) of Dix, IL, Sheila Pierce (Steve) of Dale, IN, Jerry (Anita) and Stacy Huston of Wayne City, IL; and his grandchildren, Kyle Cremeens, Derek Cremeens, Hillary Cremeens, Levi Cremeens, Lexi Cremeens-Dolby, Kendra Stevens, Cody Pierce, Jarod Peyton, Shelby Peyton, Rachael Peyton Mills, Riley Peyton, Nick Parson and Kastle Parson. He is also survived by Several Great GrandChildren and Several Great-Great GrandChildren; Several Nieces and Nephews.
Memorials may be made in Ernie's honor to the Donors Choice of Veterans Foundation.
