Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Howell Cates, age 64 (August 22, 1950 - July 19, 2015), of
Live Oak, Florida, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015, at his home.
Before relocating
to Florida, Ronnie was a long time resident of Charleston, South Carolina during his
military career. Ronnie served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1995. He was
currently working for the Army Corp of Engineers. Ronnie loved to go canoeing,
exploring, and diving in the cave springs of north Florida and spending time
with his family. Originally Ronnie was from Forest Park and graduated from
Forest Park High School in 1969. He continued his education and earned a
Masters Degree from Troy State University.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mary A.
Cates, his father, James H. Cates, and a brother, David Bruce Cates.
He is survived by two brothers: Gregory
Cates, Griffin, and James Cates, McDonough; one sister: Linda Guest,
Meansville; nieces and nephews: Layla, Keith, Ashley, Alayna, Brannen and
Ethan; great nephew and great niece: Aedan and Tenley.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to
the service from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the church.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM,
Saturday, July 25, 2015, in the Community Bible Church located at 2001 Jodeco
Road, Stockbridge, with Pastor Tony Jones officiating.
Interment will be held at a later date in
Fincher Memorial Cemetery, Meansville. Memorial contributions to the Wounded
Warrior Project would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
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