Ranesom Cue Cates Sr.

Ranesom Cue Cates, Sr., age 83, of Powell, TN, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Wellington Manor.

Ranesom has been a member of Glory Church at Dante, formally Dante Baptist, since 1985. He worked at White Lily foods for 46 years, and a member of Local Union #25.

Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy Cates; son, Junior; brother, Jackie; parents, Perry and Pauline Cates.

Survived by son, Gene Cates (Kathy); grandchildren, Kendall Cates and Cameron Cates (Anna); great grandchildren, Violet and Chloe Cates; siblings, Earl Cates (Shirley) and Flora Mae Dills.

The family would like to thank the Wellington Manor Family, especially Monica Parks.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Thursday March 26, 2026, from 5:00pm until time of funeral service at 7:00pm at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel with Gene Cates and Rev. Lee Murphy officiating. Family and friends will meet at Cate Cemetery, 1903 Baldwin Cate Rd., New Market, TN, 37820, at 10:45am for an 11:00am graveside service.

Pallbearers will be Cameron Cates, Kendall Cates, Dale McMurry and Gilbert Lewis.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com

Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Ranesom Cue Cates, Sr.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com