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Larry Thomas Cates

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Larry Thomas Cates, 68, of Cabot, went to his heavenly home Saturday, August 27, 2016. He was born September 16, 1947 in Sherrill, Arkansas to the late Thomas Cates and Ines Charles Cates. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam, and was a member of Cabot Church of Christ. Larry was an official measurer for the Boone and Crockett Club. He was master joke and story teller, and was the life of any gathering. He loved music and was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. He also built several homes in central Arkansas as a contractor. He loved his family, friends, and his dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Geneva Cates, Ruth Bearden, and Kitty Krol; and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Anita Hill Cates; children, Becky Lanelle, Erica Booth, Larry Cates Jr., Chrystan Cates, and Emily Cates; siblings, Billy Cates, Betty Onderbeke, Sharon Cates, and Gary Cates; grandchildren, Trey Jones, Haley Jones, Macie Jones, Rachel Cates, and Gabriella Cates; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Thursday, September 1st at 10 a.m. at Cabot Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Memorial gifts may be made to the Cabot Church of Christ, 500 N. Second Street, Cabot, Ark. 72023, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore's Cabot Funeral Home (501) 843-5816. Please sign the online guestbook at www.moorescabotfuneralhome.com.

Published August 30, 2016

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