Michael “Mike” Wesley Cates, age 71, of Pittsboro, died Saturday, July 10, 2021, at home.
Mike was born in Durham County, N.C., on January 7, 1950, to the late Carl Denver Cates and Geraldine Pickett Cates. He was also preceded in death by one nephew, Jeremy Cates.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Dianne S. Cates of Pittsboro; two sons, Alex Cates of Silk Hope, Patrick Cates and wife Taylor of Pittsboro; one daughter, Wendy Cates Burgess and husband Jeff of Apex; two brothers, David Cates and wife Patty of Louisburg, Randy Cates of Pittsboro; one sister, Cindy Creed and husband Van of Pittsboro; and three grandchildren, Wesley Burgess, Allison Burgess, and Lincoln Cates.
The family received friends Wednesday, July 14, 2021, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, Griffin Chapel. Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 15, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Robinson presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made in Mike’s memory to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123.
Condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfunerals.com.
Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory is proud to be serving the Cates family.