John W. Cates, 69, of Russellville, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a Logan County native, born August 21, 1951 to J. G Cates III and Louise Reynolds. He was the owner and operator of C&C Contracting, Cates Farms and USA Rental & Supply.
He was a co-founder of Calvary Chapel, member of The Gideons, the Cattleman’s Association, and American Legion and chairman of the planning and zoning commision.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Cates; his brother, Willie Cates; and his daughter-in-law, Emily Cates.
He is survived by his father, J.G. Cates of Russellville; his mother, Louise Reynolds; his wife, Frances Cates; his sons, John Paul Cates of Scottsville, Chad Lineberry and Rebecca of Gray, Tenn., Wayne Cates and Jennifer of Tulsa, and Robert Cates and Tiffany of Russellville; his sisters, Bonnie DeArmond and Ray and Laurie Holloway and Phil, all of Russellville, Martin Drake and Troy of White House, and Teresa Price and Jeff of Brandenburg; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for John W. Cates will be conducted Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Bro. Calvin Naylor, Bro. Nick Stamps, Bro. Jeff Noffsinger and Bro. Perryn Dillard officiating with burial to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Visitation at the funeral home will be held Wednesday, June 30, from 5-8 p.m and Thursday from 8 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Gideons or Show Hope. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Pallbearers: Nathan Cates, David Cates, Andrew Cates, Joshua Cates, Jordan Cates and Clarence Maddox