Melvin Edgar Cates Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Edgar Cates (Cleveland, Texas), born in Shreveport, Louisiana, who passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Shelton Edgar Cates and Merilene Decker Cates; and his brother Shelton Jones Cates. He is survived by: his wife Brenda Ward Cates; his children, Mandy Klaerner (Kevin), Melvin Cates (Stephanie), Jared Cates (Kylie), Ashley Romagus (Hooch) and Christopher Cates; his grandchildren, Tanner Cates, Braden Klaerner, Hannah Cates, Trey Romagus, Tyler Cates, Molly Romagus and Logan Klaerner; and his siblings, Larry Cates, Edna Insley (Bob) and Kay Simpson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
