- Date Of Birth: April 13, 1927
- Date Of Death: November 7, 2020
- State: North Carolina
DURHAM- Mr. Jerry Bowling Cates, 93, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Treyburn Rehabilitation Center.
Mr. Cates was born April 13, 1927 to the late Lonnie and Jewel Cates in Durham, NC. He was a machinist at Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company for over 30 years where he retired. Mr. Cates was a member for over 35 years at Calvary Baptist Church. He was an avid camper and loved to travel. Mr. Cates was a member of the Sam’s Camping Club. He was an avid fan of the Duke Blue Devils. Mr. Cates loved his old cars and had great appreciation for Plymouth and Chryslers that he enjoyed working on. He enjoyed NASCAR, bowling and going to Orange County Speedway. Mr. Cates proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Mr. Cates is preceded in death by his wife, Essie Cates; mother of his children, Frances; parents, Lonnie and Jewel Cates; brothers, Troy, Clinton and Garland Cates; sisters, Elpha and Edith.
Mr. Cates is survived by his daughters, Teresa Johnson (Barry), Vicki Blackwell (Alvin); brother, Bobby Cates; grandchildren, Jake Johnson and Diane Blackwell.
m.m. Robby Phillips.
