Vassell Rudolph Cates Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Vassell Rudolph Cates Jr. (Millington, Tennessee), born in Memphis, Tennessee, who passed away at the age of 74, on October 23, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Vassell leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Vassell may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Billie Ann Cates and Vassal Rudolph Cates; and his sister Patty Kinney. He is survived by: his wife Suzanne; his children, Andy Cates and Bethany Baldwin (Brock); and his grandchildren, Olivia and Allyson.