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George Cato Obituary
AIKEN, SC - George R. Cato, age 64, of Aiken, S.C., loving husband for eighteen years to Joyce A. Snipes Cato and son of the late James H. Cato and the late Bertha Randall Cato, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 2, 2016.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Todd (Jennifer) Hutto of North Augusta, S.C.; daughters, Shelly Cato (Michael) Williams of Trenton, S.C., Amanda Gauthier (Chuck) Hendrix of Aiken, S.C. and Tammy Adams Cato of Augusta, Ga.; a brother, Wayne (Winnie) Brantley of North Augusta, S.C.; a sister, Nancy Cato (Mark) Taylor of Athens, Ga.; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was born in Augusta, Ga.
He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He was a retired Truck Driver with CVS and a US Army Veteran. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend who loved his family supremely.
He shall be greatly missed by his family, friends and all whose lives he touched during the 64 years that God granted him on this earth. Death is not the end as God has promised eternal life for all who believe in Him, and he shall live on forever in the hearts of his loved ones. Earth's loss is truly Heaven's gain.
A graveside service will be held at Aiken Memorial Park in Aiken, S.C. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 12:00 Noon. The Pallbearers will be Michael Williams, Alan Snipes, Chuck Hendrix, Todd Hutto, Orrin Williams and Leroy Brown. Employees and friends of the Waffle House on Hwy. #l in Aiken will serve as Honorary Pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home the day of the service from 11:00 until 11:30 AM, at which time the funeral procession will be leaving for the service at Aiken Memorial Park.
Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
You can visit the online guest register at www.napierfuneralhomeinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for George Cato
July 6, 2016
Dear Joyce & family, May God comfort you, as only He can, during your bereavement and in the days and weeks ahead is our prayer. (Proverbs 3:5-6).
Love in Christ, Bobby & Lynne Broach
Edna Lombardy
July 5, 2016
Dear Joyce, I was so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. I know that the two of you were very happy together, and that he will be missed by all that knew him. May the Lord give you the strength to get through this very difficult time. Love to you and your family.
Mark & Rhonda Herron
July 5, 2016
Joyce, our hearts are saddened as we've learned of the passing of Robert. Though we are out of town, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cliff Ranson
July 4, 2016
Dear Joyce,
We are so sorry for your loss. Robert was a sweet and really good man.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Cliff & Alice Ranson
Steve Snipes
July 4, 2016
May the Lord, Jesus Christ, comfort you, family and friends during this time of unexpected loss and bereavement. Robert was truly a respected gentleman with a big heart. I will always remember his cheerful, encouraging and positive thoughts ~ he will be missed ~ Philippians 4:8.
Jane Moates
July 4, 2016
Joyce, we were so sorry to hear of Robert's passing. Our family has always thought so much of him. He has been a part of us for so long. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you and the family.
Jane & Earl
Earl Wooten
July 4, 2016
Thinking of you and your family. Sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord bless and keep you.
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