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R. J. Cate

March 7, 1924 - July 23, 2009
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 7/27, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Sunday 7/26, 10:49 am

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,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Monday 7/27, 10:00 am
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Sunday 7/26, 10:49 am

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. HeContinue Reading

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Patsy Padilla left a message on July 27, 2009:
My deepest sympathy on the loss of June, he will truly be missed. I am sorry I am not able to be there at this time. I am with my son in Tennessee, but my prayers are with the family. Haven now has another angel to watch over the family. Sincerely Patsy Padilla
Laurie Pulver left a message on July 25, 2009:
My prayer are with you at this difficult time
Ray Lawlis left a message on July 25, 2009:
I was so saddened to see that June had passed away. He was a good man and loved by his many friends and family. He will be missed. Ray and Pat Lawlis
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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