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1951
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2020
Ralph Cato Obituary
Beaufort - Ralph Eugene "Gene" Cato, Jr., 69, widower of Marilyn S. Cato, loving father to many, died Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Cato was born in Augusta, GA in 1951. He is the son of the late Ralph E. Cato, Sr. and Mary Ellen Corley Cato of Aiken, SC.
Gene is survived by two sons, Joseph Cato and Joshua (Melinda) Cato; 3 children by marriage; James (Jennifer) Wilder, Gary Wilder, and Karen (Wade) Jenkins; 3 sons welcomed by adoption: Justin "JJ" Jones, Jason DesChamps, and the late Adrian "Bubba" Burns; his brother, Chucky Cato; two sisters, Vera Cato Evans and Cynthia Cato Whitt; 13 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to CAPA (Child Abuse Prevention Association) in Beaufort, SC.
Simplicity - Lowcountry Cremation & Burial (lowcountryfuneral.com)is working with the family. At this time, a celebration of life and graveside service will be held when social distancing limitations can be eased.
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Sarah Barton
August 18, 2020
Gene, you weren't supposed to just leave like this, and you are missed so much. Rest easy, my friend, and enjoy those heavenly days.
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Cathy A. Broom
August 16, 2020
Gone much too soon leaving so many who loved him dearly. RIP
Jason Deschamps
August 7, 2020
It was fun to be around I had a good time with his cousins and his family and never be the same without Christmas without him he was awesome but I will never forget him
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