Jimmy Tillman Cates

1941 - 2017

Jimmy Tillman Cates obituary, 1941-2017, Pensacola, FL

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens

1985 West Nine Mile Road

Pensacola, Florida

Jimmy Cates Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2017.

Jimmy T. Cates
1941-2017

Jimmy Cates, 76, passed away in Pensacola on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. He was born in Andalusia to Bonnie & Jim Cates, who preceded him in death. Mr. Cates retired as a chief petty officer following a 20-year career with the U.S. Navy. After his retirement, he moved to Pensacola and worked for Gulf Power Company until his retirement.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Patricia, one son, Quinten Cates, one daughter, Khelly Cates, a step-daughter, Pam McGeachy, one sister, Nancy "Carolyn" (Bruce) Maxwell, five grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
He was a long-time member of Brent Baptist Church.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home on Friday, September 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., immediately followed by a service at 12:30 p.m.. The interment will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.
Arrangements under the direction of Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home, Pensacola, FL.

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October 1, 2017

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Carolyn Sirmon

Pat and Quinten......I was sad when Rita told me about Jim's passing....I will always remember how he smiled and shared his memories with us. Being friends at Jim and Pat's wedding.....such wonderful memories. His body maybe gone but he will always live in my heart as a true loyal friend. Prayers for Pat and Quinten and Pam as you continue on with your life without him,

September 14, 2017

Bob Edmunds

Pat and Quinten, I will always hold on to the memories with Jimmy on the maintenance team at Gulf Power. Condolences to both of you and your family during this time.

September 7, 2017

RAY DAVIS

I am going to miss hearing those old "sea" stories and other wild tales of world travels. Our guard on end of the street has closed shop.

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