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Submitted: 12/16/22 • Approved: 12/17/22 • Last Updated: 12/20/22 • R551270-G0-S3
US Army
World War II
1924-2009
*Photo, courtesy M. Bishop
*Obituary
R. J. "June" Cate, 85, of Big Spring, died on Thursday, July 23, 2009, at his residence.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, July 27, 2009 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
He was born on March 7, 1924, in Spur, Texas and married Gladene Fields.
He had worked for Olden Independent School as a maintenance man and then for Lester Humphrey Pest Control as an exterminator.
June enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding on his scooter picking up cans.
He served 3 years in the United States Army during World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Gladene Fields Cate of Big Spring, one daughter and son-in-law, Laverne and Bobby Boyett of Olden; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Terri Cate of Big Spring; nine grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; one brother, Jerrell Cate of Eastland; and two sisters, Billie Dupuy of Snyder and Gwinn Collins of Azle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Betty Cate; one son Glenn Cate; one sister and six brothers.
Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com. Obituary www.npwelch.com
Contributed on 12/16/22 by neldapat
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