Ronald Cates

On Wednesday morning, December 10, 2020, God in his infinite wisdom called his son, Ronald Cates home to join his parents, Joe Jr. and Clara Belle Cates of North Carolina and his son, Dontrell Foreman of Petersburg, VA.

Ronald was born in Newark, New Jersey but later resided in Ettrick, Virginia for over 50 years.

He confessed his life to Christ as a young boy and was baptized. Ronald attended Oak Grove Baptist as a child but later became a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Petersburg, Virginia. Ronald, aka “Cook”, was a graduate of Matoaca High school. He enjoyed music, fishing, reading his Bible, and having a good old-time. He was known as the life of the party!!! Ronald worked in agriculture most of his life, as well as brick masonry. 

Ronald leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted daughters, Marchita “Candi Boo” Cates and Shamarrow Houp; grandchildren, Malik Cates, Marque “Dat Boy”Cates, Kynesha Houp, Lamondre Smith and Kweisi Penn, all of Petersburg, VA; his sister, Carolyn Wynn; brothers, Joe II, Harold Cates and Samuel Cates, all of Ettrick VA, nieces, Nakimba Wynn and Krystal Wynn of Chesterfield, VA, and JoVonna Cates of Maryland. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, great nieces and nephews ranging from the Cates, Clarks and Pettiford’s from New Jersey, Washington, DC, North Carolina and Virginia; and a very beloved companion of 18 years, Sylvia Brown and son, Anthony. 

A Memorial Service for Mr. Ronald Cates will be on Monday, December 21, 2020, 12:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Petersburg, Va. Bishop Adkins, officiating, Pastor of Flaming Sword Church Of deliverance Petersburg Virginia.

Masks are required at all visitations and services. Social distancing guidelines must also be followed.

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 25824 Greensville Avenue, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (804) 732-5959. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com . “Our Family Servicing Your Family”