Gary Cates

Gary R. Cates, 74, of Monroe City, passed away at 2:27 pm, Wednesday June 26, 2019 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville.He was born January 10, 1945 in Vincennes, Indiana to Bernard and Imogene (Cross) Cates Sr.Gary worked for 21 years driving for Gibco Motor Express retiring in 2010. Most recently he worked for Small Grain Farms. Gary had served as president of the Harrison Township Trustee Board and he loved to tell trucking stories and woodworking.Surviving are his wife, Sheila Jane Cates whom he married on June 29, 1963; his children, Michelle Fossmeyer and her husband Tom of Wheatland, Michael R. Cates and his wife Michelle of Noblesville, Marty Ray Cates of Fishers; his grandchildren, Luke Miller, Brittany Cates, Carter Cates, Collin Cates; and his great grandchildren, Easton Lee Miller and Tucker Dean Miller.Preceding Gary in death were his parents, and a brother, Bernard M. "Reese" Cates Jr.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 Monday, July 1, 2019 at Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-6 Sunday at the funeral home. Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Gary Cates.