- Date Of Birth: April 11, 1954
- Date Of Death: January 31, 2022
- State: North Carolina
Mr. Clifton Cates, 67 of 739 Chandler Ave. in Burlington, NC transitioned from labor to reward at his home on Monday January 31, 2022. Ricky as he was known to his family and friends was born to Harper Gant Sr. and Carnella Miles Cates on April 11, 1954 in Alamance County. Ricky was raised by his mother and stepfather Willie Cates.
His memories will forever be cherished by his sons, Clifton Lamar Cates, Tyree Cates, Timarion Cates, Marlon Cates (Jamiee); brothers, Victor Gant, Harper Gant Jr.; sisters, Mary Cates Lucas, Irene Gant Torain (Gary), Cheynne Gant Chavis, grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents Harper Gant Sr. and Carnella Miles Cates and stepfather Willie Cates.
