Gary Wayne Cates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Gary Wayne Cates of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, born in Smyrna, Tennessee, who passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 67, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gary Wayne Cates to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Cates and Betty Malone Cates; and his son Jason Cates. He is survived by: his wife Ava J. McGonigal Cates; his children, Maxwell Cates, Jeremy Madson and Kristine Madson; his grandchildren, Chance, Kyle, Derrick Cates, DeJaneira Ganley-Madson and Ann Elise Madson; his great grandchild Leon Madson; and his siblings, Sue Lehew (Wendell), Kim Frye (Lary), Charles Cates (Stephanie) and James Cates (Lorinda).
