JASON CATE

Devoted husband and father and active member of his church community, Jason Cate lived a full life with family being at its core. Jason passed away peacefully at the age of 45 on Aug. 25, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor him and his memory.

Born, Jan. 30, 1976, and raised in Mexia, Jason was a 1994 Mexia High School graduate, followed by two years of college before starting a 22-year career with AT&T. His pride was in supporting his family by maintaining a strong work ethic, even throughout his trips back and forth for treatments.

He was saved at the age of 12 at Shiloh Baptist Church, which cemented his faith that continued to grow throughout his adulthood that led him to be a strong Christian father and husband. He and his family are proud members of Groesbeck First Baptist Church. Jason was also an active member of the Springfield Masonic Lodge #74.

The simplest pleasures in life brought great joy to Jason, including fishing with his son, dad and brother, shooting guns with his brother and brother-in-law, yearly vacations to the beach, attending his children’s football/baseball games, dance recitals and playing board games at holiday get-togethers. In addition to treasuring his family, he also developed strong and meaningful friendships in Mexia and Groesbeck over the years, many of which became like family themselves.

Jason is survived by his loving wife, Kelley, of Groesbeck, who stayed by his side from day one; his children, Bailey and Garrett; parents Gail and Wynters Cate of Mexia; twin brother, Daniel Cate, whom he spoke with daily, and wife Susie; sister April Cate and husband Ray Berard; and several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 29, in the Groesbeck First Baptist Church, with Pastors Keith Collier and Bryan Hallmark officiating. Masonic Graveside Rites were held following the service, in the Shiloh Cemetery. Daniel Cate, Garrett Cate, Ray Berard, Anthony Farris, Reid Cate, Texas Burgin, Jody Wright, Joe Gomez, and John King, Jr. served as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Amanda Jo Danner, Bryan Hallmark, Chad Turner, Ryan Cate, Mike Harris, Lyndon Cate and Ronnie Sims.

Visitation with the family was held Saturday at Blair-Stubbs Funeral Home.

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