David W. Cates Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on July 26, 2023, at the age of 73, David W. Cates of Longview, Texas, born in Tyler, Texas passed away. 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, Ralph Cates and Flo Cates; his brother Danny Cates; his mother-in-law Edna Hathcox; and his sister-in-law Rhonda Cates.
He is survived by: his wife Carleta Cates; his sons, Carl and Kyle Cates; his daughters-in-law, Lauren Boyle and Nicole Cates; his grandchildren, Jordan Cates, Eveyln Cates, Ella Boyle-Cates, Sophia Boyle-Cates, Lane Cates and Lucia Boyle-Cates; and his brothers, Dennis Cates and Dale Cates (Cathy).

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