Cates, David Lee (Whitwell)

  • Monday, March 19, 2018

David Lee Cates, 75, of Whitwell, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edley Lee and Arrie Virgie Cates; and sister, Edna Sue Eggert. 

Those left to cherish his memories are two children, Mike (Samantha) Cates of Whitwell and Cathy Cates of Chattanooga; two sisters, Betty (Zeke) Tate and  Mary Tate Campbell; brother, William (Patricia) Cates, all of Whitwell; granddaughter, Kayla (Mickey) Perry; and nieces, nephews and a host of friends. 

Family will receive friends 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, March 19, with funeral services to follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Interment at Red Hill Cemetery. 

Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

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