Philip B. Cates Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

Philip B. Cates Sr.

January 30, 1943 - March 20, 2025 (82 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Philip B. Cates Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on March 20, 2025 in Durham, North Carolina

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Clements Funeral Service

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Philip B. Cates Sr.

January 30, 1943 - March 20, 2025 (82 years old)

Durham, North Carolina

Philip B. Cates Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 20, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Philip B. Cates Sr. (Durham, North Carolina). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Philip 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, Victor Thomas Cates, Sr. and Hazel Cates. He is survived by: his wife Tami Cates; his children, Philip Burrell Cates, Jr. (Laura) and Ashley Marie Bunner (Chris); and his grandchildren, Philip Burrell Cates, III and Molly Ann Cates.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: https://pages.lls.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clements Funeral Service



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2601 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705

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