John William Cates, age 58, of Beebe, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 11, 2023. He was born in Searcy, Arkansas on August 20, 1964 to the late Billy “Bill” Lawrence Cates and Shirley Ann Simpson-Cates.
John is preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law Harry McKay.
He leaves behind his children Jessica Cates of Ward, Sara (Jack) Phipps of Russellville, Cody Cates of Beebe, and Holden Cates of Beebe; sister Nancy McKay of Beebe; niece and nephews Brad McKay, Morgan McKay Wood, and David McKay; and many more friends and extended family.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:30 am at Antioch Cemetery, 2060 Arkansas Hwy 31, Beebe, Arkansas, 72012.
Memorials in John’s honor can be made to the Antioch Cemetery Fund 437 Hwy 31, Beebe, Arkansas, 72012.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. John’s online guestbook is available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be on my prayers
Nancy and family, so sorry for your loss, we are praying that God will wrap his loving arms around you all and give you comfort.
Nancy, lifting you and his children up in prayer. So sorry to hear about this loss. Sending love
I am so.very sorry for your loss, Nancy. Keeping you and the family in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nancy.
Sending prayers to the Cates family. May God bless you all.
Good guy gone too soon he will be missed 🙏❤️🙏
Love and Prayers Nancy ❤️🙏
Nancy…I am so sorry to learn of the passing of John. May God comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. I will be praying for you in this difficult time! May God bless you…Donald Ward
Nancy my heart goes out to you. You are I. My thoughts and prayers!
I worked with John and we carpooled together for several years. He was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all John’s friends and family.
Nan. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Praying for you.
Miss you buddy!!! Rest In Peace, Brother!!
Love & gonna miss you!!
Prayers for his children and family.God bless🙏
Rest in Peace
My thoughts and prayers go out to John’s children, friends, and his devoted fiancé of over eight years, Carrisa Henderson. I know how bad she is hurting and missing him right now. I pray that she can find peace and get some rest without him there beside her. Please keep her in your prayers during this time as well as his family. She was not mentioned in the obituary, so I wanted to remind people that she is also hurting and very lost right now. It’s hard to go from living with someone for eight years and being with them every day and night, to them not being there anymore. Nancy, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Gonna miss you brother.
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