Eddie Joel Cates Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 70, Eddie Joel Cates (New Orleans, Louisiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Cates Sr. and Stelena Morris Cates; his wife Elaine Risin Cates; his siblings, Dorothy Cates and Edward D. Cates; his grandson Christopher Speed Jr.; and his nephews, Edwin "Red" Daniels and Joshua Carter.
He is survived by: his daughters, Lakechia Risin, Chelshea Cates and Kesheal Henderson; his grandchildren, La'Chae Risin, Shaquelle Risin, Calvin Risin, Arielle Risin, Christiyan Cates, Celcee Cates, Chloe Speed, Toni Gallow and Jah'anthony Gallow; his great grandchild Calvin Williams; his sisters, Edith "Ann" Isabelle Cates and Linedda Cates McIver (Samuel "Dutch" McIver); Roger Cates of New Orleans, Louisiana..
