Thomas Edward Ates Jr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Thomas Edward Ates Jr. (Austin, Texas), departing on January 13, 2026 at the age of 82. Thomas leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Thomas Edward Ates Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Edward Ates, Sr. and Alberta Louise Ates (Gooden); and his siblings, Marjorie Delores Jones, Brenda Louise Jones, Connie Jean Pickett and Otis Lavon Ates.

He is survived by: his sons, Brian K. Ates (Tara) and Warren K. Ates (Tracy); his godson Buster Hearne (Cheryl); his siblings, Deacon Ray Dean Ates, Sr. (Carolyn) and Jewel Laverne Williams (Frederick); and his grandchildren, Corry Russ (Ashley), Brierra Colvin, Ashton Ates, Braxton Ates (Michelle) and Isaiah Ates. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, family, and friends.