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1924 - 2012
Nelson Thomas Kates, 87, of Chesapeake, Ohio passed away Thursday March 15, 2012 at home. He was born August 14, 1924 in South Point, Ohio to the late Paul and Mary Crowe Kates. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters Eloise Kates and Pauline Moyer. He was a retired welder with Ashland Oil, and attended Jefferson Avenue Church of God, in Huntington, WV. He was a WWII Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Helen Wyant Kates; one son Terry (Gina) Kates of Proctorville, Ohio; two daughters Pam (Roger) Perkins of South Point, Ohio and Debbie (Mike) Adkins of Chesapeake, Ohio; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday March 18, 2012 at Rome Cemetery Proctorville, Ohio by his nephew Rev. David Callicoat. Proctorville VFW Post #6878 will conduct military graveside rites. There will be no visitation. The family wishes to express a special thanks to Hospice of Huntington. Hall Funeral Home Proctorville, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall.
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Bobbie Perego
Sunday March 18, 2012 at
7:37 PM
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Terry/Gina
So sorry to hear about your loss I pray God will hold and comfort each of you in the days to follow. Bobbie
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Glenna & Jonathan Locke
Sunday March 18, 2012 at
1:32 PM
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Helen, Jeremy, Carissa and family
I was very sad to hear about the death of Nelson. He was a wonderful father-in-law. May the peace which comes from memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. Hold tight to memories for comfort and always remember how much you are loved. He is now resting and has no more pain in the arms of God.
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Julie McGill and Juanita Williams
Sunday March 18, 2012 at
5:50 AM
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To the family. Helen,Terry, Pam and Debbie my dear friend Gina and to the extended family ...I am so sorry for your loss.I loved Nelson he always shook my hand in church.he was a wonderful man.may God comfort you all!
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matt jones
hav2huntdeer@aol.com
Saturday March 17, 2012 at
7:26 AM
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im so sorry too hear of your loss terry,gina ,jeremy &carissa and family i know theres nothing i can say at this time to make it easy but knowing he is in a better place just like my dad ,mom and all of my grandparents .if u all need anything at all please let me know love u guys
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Gina Kates
gina.kates@marshall.edu
Friday March 16, 2012 at
9:55 PM
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You are sure going to be missed. You were the best father-in-law anyone could ask for. I will miss your jokes--you could sure make me laugh! But you have attained the goal we all hope to attain one day, no more pain. Save a spot for us in Heaven, we will surely see you there again one day.
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