It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Linus Cates of Booker, Texas, born in Beaver, Oklahoma, who passed away at the age of 86, on October 9, 2022. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Linus Cates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Linus Elton and Nettie Belle Cates (Garton); his wife Sharron Kay White; his siblings, Darrel Cates and Ilene Wells; and his brother-in-law Virgil Wells.

He is survived by : his children, Mark Cates (Kim) of Darrouzett, TX, Monty Cates (Betty) of Laverne, OK and Robin Friskup (Steve) of Muleshoe, TX.; his grandchildren, Mathew Cates (Chelsi) of Darrouzett, TX, Ty Cates of Booker, TX, Leah Terrell (Blake) of Darrouzett, TX, Kaci Morris (Justin) of Muleshoe, TX, Cassidy Ricke (Tyler) of Attica, KS, Jessica Cates of Ft. Worth, TX, Trew Cates (Drew) of Follett, TX, Kelsy Ratliff (Jake) of Lawton, OK and Maddie Cates (Hadley Thompson); and his great grandchildren, Rider Morris, Wyatt Terrell, Kayhill Cates, Ransom Morris, Tanner Cates, Taisen Ricke, Everett Terrell, Tacksen Ricke, Rhett Ratliff, Taos Cates, Hewey Cates, Landry Cates, Chesni Cates, Haddie Cates and Tavlee Ricke. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, relatives and other friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schilling Funeral Group

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October 11, 2022

With love and gratitude, Bruce Wells lit a candle

With love and gratitude, Bruce Wells sent flowers

“In memory of my Uncle Gerald Cates. I can’t remember my childhood without thinking of you. Thank you for all the things you taught me when I was growing up. The bull riding didn’t turn out so well but we got a good laugh out of it. You will be missed by many.”

October 10, 2022

Ramona K Irving wrote a sympathy message

“Robin, Mark, Monty and families, My deepest sympathy and condolences and much love goes out to everyone during this difficult time. My heart breaks for all our family and those who also called Gerald, "Friend". All our Cates family were and are very close ever since our Great Grandpa Joel Cates moved his family to "No-Man's Land" and spread us out close enough to each other to help if needed. Gerald will be missed and remembered by us all. Love, Ramona (Hughes) Irving & Family”