Lester Ray Cates Obituary

The world bids farewell to Lester Ray Cates (Saint Louis, Missouri), born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, departing on August 5, 2024 at the age of 69. Lester leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Delmar Cates and Wilma Cates (Harrison); his brothers-in-law, Raymond Cramer and Tommy Carter; and his nephew Nickolas Tsapelas.

He is survived by: his wife Darlene Cates (Dransfeldt); his sister Gwen Parrish (Jerry); his siblings-in-law, Ruthie Cramer, Doris Dransfeldt (Bob Baus), Jeannie Carter, Ron Dransfeldt and Deborah Dilanjign (Comey); his friends, Terry Maltzman, Terry Parker and Randy Huggins; and his pets, Rowdy and Rozey. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews.

Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Stray Rescue of St. Louis (https://www.strayrescue.org).