Gayle D. Cates, 72, of Ellsinore, Missouri, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.
He was born in St. Charles, Missouri to the late Eursel Alvil Cate and Geraldine (Brown) Cate. He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff and was of the Pentecostal faith.
He served our nation in the Army. His favorite things to do were ride Harleys, breaking horses and making music.
Gayle is survived by one son, Jason D. Cate of Flint, Michigan; two daughters, Lynetta R. Cate of Flint, Michigan and Chyanne Cate of Florida; two brothers, Robert Cate of Malden, Missouri and Randy L. Cate of Rogersville, Missouri as well as six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Charlotte Vernon and Fonda Cate.
Visitation is scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 in the Fitch-Hillis Chapel with services to follow at noon. The Rev. Mark Boyd will be the officiant. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 in the Missouri Veteran Cemetery of Bloomfield. Social distancing and masks are recommended.
Online condolences can be made at fitchhillisfh.com