Graveside services for Robert Mayo Cate, age 85, of Blanket, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Rocky Creek Cemetery with Pastor Donnie Pinkston officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Netherton Funeral Home & Cremations. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. He passed away January 2, at his home.
Robert was born March 1, 1925 in Lubbock, Texas. He served as a U.S. Marine during World War II and was a truck driver. He was a member of the Early Church. Robert was married to Lois Cottrell, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include nephew, Jeff Cate and wife, Penni of Round Rock; two nieces, Danna Smart and husband, Devon of Burnet and Delayne Cate of Kingsland and a host of friends.Friends and relatives may sign the online guest book at nethertonfuneralhome.com.
