Jacob A. Cates Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Jacob A. Cates (Machesney Park, Illinois), born in Indianola, Mississippi, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Jacob left this world on August 9, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joe Cates and Mary Lou Cates (Williams); his siblings, Essie Glass (John), Nettie Green (James), Josie Grady, Bobby Cates, Willie Davis (Pennie), Clevester Davis, Benjamin Davis and William Davis; and his sister-in-law Mae Cates.

He is survived by: his children, Victoria Robinson (Leroy), Cheryl Woods, Dyanne Listenbee (Donnie), Nicole Fox (Damon) and Jacob Cates Jr.; and his grandchildren, DuChein Fox, Sahara Fox and Elijah Cates.

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