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Tom Cates

February 24, 1928 - December 19, 2015

Tom Cates, 87, of Forsan, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. He was born February 24, 1928 in Van Buren, Arkansas and married Bonnie Braswell October 11, 1948 in Lovington, New Mexico. Tom worked for Forsan Independent School District for 15 years before retiring. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Cates of Forsan; one son, Tom Cates and wife, Dani of Forsan; one sister, Mary Seay of Tatum, New Mexico; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and five brothers and sisters. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences may be made at: www.npwelch.com,

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Tom Cates, 87, of Forsan, died Saturday, December 19, 2015 at his residence. No services are planned at this time. He was born February 24, 1928 in Van Buren, Arkansas and married Bonnie Braswell October 11, 1948 in Lovington, New Mexico. Tom worked for Forsan Independent School District for 15 years before retiring. Survivors includeContinue Reading

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