Stephen GARY Cates Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Stephen GARY Cates (Abilene, Texas), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Stephen left this world on March 12, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stephen GARY Cates to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Stephen had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Stephen may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was predeceased by: his brother-in-law Terry Baird; and his mother-in-law Peggy Foster. He is survived by: his wife Raye Hamil Cates; his sisters-in-law, Kaye Baird of Abilene and Sherry Craig (Earl) of Lubbock; his brothers, Gerry Cates (Carol) of Albany and Jonny Cates of Abilene; his nibling Cristal Kumple (Richard) of Abilene; his children, Chandler Mauldin (Mili) of Austin, Tucker Mauldin of Abilene and Morgan Mauldin of Lubbock; his nephews, Bray Liles of Lubbock and Andrew (Erin) of Las Vegas, NV; and his close friend Kenneth Mauldin of Clyde.
