Ernest Henry Cates Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 26, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ernest Henry Cates of Bakersville, North Carolina, born in Floral Park, New York. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest Henry Cates to show support.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Ernest find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may his legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lily Marie Rubsam Butterfield and Horace Butterfield. He is survived by: his wife Susan; and his children, Punchie, Ernest "Moose", Erik, Dawn, Jeffery and Denny.
