Milton Cates Obituary Milton Shaw Cates, 85, of Lubbock, went to be with Jesus on March 8, 2018. He was born August 2, 1932 in Kaufman, TX. Milton was born to Ester and Willie Dee Cates, a share cropping family in East Texas. He attended Corsicana High School. He had various jobs during his youth and joined the United States Air Force where he retired after 21 years at the rank of Master Sergeant. He went on to work for Eagle Pitcher for several years in Lubbock. He also worked for Pollard Ford and was an inspector for the Texas Highway Department where he was instrumental in the construction of Interstate 27. As an ordained minister he pastored churches in Colorado City, TX, Plainview, and Slaton. Retired at age 62, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, and camping where he shared the Word of God freely. He also loved spending time with family and friends as well as watching classic westerns on TV. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jerald Cates; and a sister, Hattie Pearl Scoggins. Left to cherish his memory are daughter, Mickey and Kirby Davis; sons, Alan and Helen Cates, Steven and Cindy Cates, and Michael Cates; 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, March 11, from 3 – 5 P.M. at Agape Funeral Chapel. Funeral Service will be Monday, March 12, at 1:00 P.M. at Agape Funeral Chapel with a Graveside Service following at City of Lubbock Cemetery. Officiating will be Brother Gary Sullivan. Services

Visitation Sunday March 11, 2018 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Agape Funeral Chapel

Funeral Service Monday March 12, 2018 1:00 PM Agape Funeral Chapel