Jeffrey Allen Cates

Jeffery Allen Cates, age 67, of Cleveland entered heaven Monday November 6, 2023 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville with his family by his side.

Jeffery was born September 26, 1956 in Miami, Florida to the late Bertrum William & Dorinda Marie Johnson Cates. He had a busy career working in Law enforcement with Oakwood Police Department, Hall County Corrections & RYDC. He also drove a concrete truck with Thomas Concrete & Candler Concrete as well as a couple others. He loved the outdoors with a passion. He loved fishing but deer hunting was his favorite. He would go on his mountain home porch every morning with his coffee to survey the deer that was in his yard. As much as he loved hunting, he loved his family more than anything. He will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tina Cates & a brother, Ronnie Cates.

Left to cherish his memory, wife, Deloris Cates; children, Jeffery Miles, Tiffany Greer, Melissa (John) Harris, Terri (Marvin) Loggins, Michelle (Jimmy) Brassfield & Rita (Jeff) Callahan; beloved Papa RaRa to his grandchildren, Abigail, Victoria & Bridget Hazelrig, Shelby & Will Harris, Erica, Kimberly, Justin & Lexi Loggins, Adriana & Brycen Greer, Ja-Vohn Hutchins, Brandon Vincent & Jeremy Pierce, Frances, Dalton & Robby Miles; great grandchildren, Peyton & Stormy Pierce; brother, Randy Cates; a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Per his wishes a celebration of life will be held at Vogel State Park.
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Ward's Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gainesville is honored to serve the family of Jeffery Allen Cates.