of Mountain View, AR
March 4, 1948 - May 12, 2017
David Wayne Cates, 69, of Mountain View, Arkansas passed way on Friday, May 12, 2017, at Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. David was born on March 4, 1948 in Batesville, Arkansas to the late Doyle and Maxine (Anderson) Cates. David was a member of Foothills Baptist Church and was self-employed as a bulldozer operator. David will be greatly missed by all of his loving family and friends.
David is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Betty (Partee) Cates; one son, Corey Cates; one daughter, Tina Looney, and one sister, Linda Archer and husband Dan; one grandson, Bradley Cates and many other extended family and friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Maxine (Anderson) Cates; brother, Danny Cates; sister in law; Violet Cates; and granddaughter, Darci Looney.
A visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Roller Crouch Chapel in Mountain View, Arkansas. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 18, 2017, 2:00 PM at Foothills Baptist Church in Mountain View, Arkansas with Brother Joe Cannon officiating. Interment will be at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, Arkansas.
Pallbearers are Rick Dearien, David Dearien, JR Engle, John French, Bryant Morris, Allen Lancaster. Honorary pallbearers include Karl Lloyd, John Stevens, Jack Morris, Harold Lancaster, Larry Hull, Wayne Pinkston, David Gjestvang, and all of his coffee drinking buddies from the Krispy House and Lancaster's Store.
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8 Condolence(s)
Dawn Branscum
Friday, May 19, 2017
Betty and family,
We are so very sorry about David's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all and comfort you in a way that only he can.
Dawn, Ronnie and Jacob Branscum
BETTY OLIVER
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
So sorry for your loss, prayers coming your way.
Donald and Kathy (Sis) Sharp
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Betty, Donald and I are so sorry to hear about David. Larry called us and let us know about him. You and the kids will be in our prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around each of you and comfort you as only he can. Kathy
PATTY WILKINSON
Monday, May 15, 2017
BETTY
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAVID. MY PRAYERS GO OUT
TO YOU AND THE FAMILY.
Debra Hanna
Monday, May 15, 2017
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you. Betty sorry for your loss..........
Tina Meeker
Monday, May 15, 2017
Sorry for your loss prayers for you and the family
Stephen and Dolly Taylor
Monday, May 15, 2017
Linda Archer and family
We're so sorry for your loss. May peach and love be around you.
John and Pat French
Monday, May 15, 2017
we will always remember the goods times my friend