John R. Cates

John R. Cates, 91, of Clanton, Alabama passed away December 21, 2020 at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, Alabaster, AL. He was born November 22, 1929 in Shelby County, Alabama, son of Sylvester Cates and Ruth Butler Cates. He was a fabricator. Surviving are his Son, Ken (Janet) Cates; Daughter, Karen (Rick) Green; Grandsons, Michael, Jeff and Chris Cates, Michael Channin, Jr.; Granddaughter, Michelle Lowery; 8 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Elouise R. Cates; Father, Sylvester Evans Cates; Mother, Ruth Inez Butler Cates. Friends will be received Saturday, December 26, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Tew and Rev. Royce Ellison officiating. Entombment will follow in Martin Memorial Cemetery, Clanton, Alabama. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences for the family on the guest registry at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.