Ashley Dean Cates Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ashley Dean Cates of North Augusta, South Carolina on July 2, 2026. Ashley, born on February 24, 1983, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Ashley will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Ashley by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Ashley is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Ashley’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rickey Dean Cates and Joyce Ann Simmons (Norman). He is survived by: his wife Tammie Nicole Cates (Covar); his daughters, Ashley Winter Nicole Cates, Geneivieve Lilliana Natasha Cates and Alexis Diane Autumn Cates; and his siblings, Vanessa Lynn Apicello (Micheal Apicello) and Dennis Gene Cates (Antonella Marie Turner). He is also survived by nieces and nephews; and other extended family members and friends.
Considering his love for animals, memorials in memory of Ashley may be given to the Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare (http://www.letlovelive.org) or Molly's Militia (http://www.mollysmilitia.org).
