Conrad T. Cates, age 74, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning January 23 ^rd , 2021. He will be forever missed, but Conrad knew Jesus Christ as his savior and has a home in Heaven with him. If we know Jesus Christ as our savior, we too, will join them for eternity in Heaven.

Conrad is survived by his wife Elaine Cates of 55 years on February 19 ^th , 2021,  his son and daughter in law Jeffrey and Tracy Cates of Port Charlotte FL, daughter and son in law Patricia and Scott Spaulding of NH. His 6 siblings John Cates of CA, Robert Cates of Spain, William Cates of NH, Peter and Nan Cates of NH, Linda Cates of NH, and Mary and Robert Brown of NH.

He is also survived by 4 brothers and sisters in law, Ronald and Irene Jean, Loren and Shirley Jean, Leonard and Julie Jean, and Richard and Debbie Jean. 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

In Conrad's memory, donations may be made to the Tri-City Baptist Church located at 24058 Heritage Place, Port Charlotte FL, Missions Ministry.