Appomattox: Franklin (Frank) Scott Cates, 35, of Trent Hatchery Rd., died Monday evening, July 24, 2006 at his residence. He was the husband of Jessica Doss Cates.
Born in Yokosuka, Japan, December 12, 1970, he was the son of Richard and Kyoko Higa Cates of Stafford. Frank was a representative with N.A.S.E. and was presently the Governor of Appomattox Moose Lodge #975.
With numerous degrees in music education, he was an avid teacher of music, having taught
middle school and high school band in the Cumberland, Goochland and Appomattox County school systems. His passion for performing has been an inspiration to many of his former students who admired and respected him deeply.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his two sons; Joshua Scott Cates, Fayetteville, NC and Jackson Allen Cates, Appomattox; his sister and brother-in-law, Michelle C. and Robert (Bob) Thatcher of Spotsylvania and their three daughters, Marissa, Megan and Maxine; two grandmothers, Yoshiko Higa of Japan and Eleanor Cates, New Kensington, PA; father and mother-in-law, Timmy and Teressa Doss, Appomattox and sister-in-law, Michelle Bryant and her husband Matthew, Gladstone.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, July 28, 2006 at Robinson Funeral Home, Appomattox, by the Rev. J. Wesley Williams. Burial will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, in Stafford Memorial Park Cemetery, Stafford.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Thursday, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and other times at the residence of Timmy and Teressa Doss, 2479 Oakleigh Ave.
The family request memorials in Frank's name be made to the charity of your choice.