Thomas Lee Cates, born on June 16, 1995, entered into rest on March 19, 2024.

He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on June 16, 1995, to Bobby Joe Cates and Stacy Flannigon. Thomas loved spending time with his son hunting, floating, and enjoying a good margarita. Thomas left this world far too early and it will never be the same without him.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, W.C. Cates, Lester and Flora Glass, Carroll Taylor, Henry Tackett, and Daisy Bonita Sherdan.

Thomas is survived by his son, Benjamin Cates; parents; Bobby Joe Cates and Stacy Flannigon; two sisters, and brother, Erica (Brad) Clemons, Sara Cates, and Shawn Cates; grandmother, Brenda Taylor; countless aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other family and friends. Thomas is also survived by AvaGrace and Tinlee, who both held a very special place in Thomas' life.

A celebration of life will be held on April 5, 2024, at Iron Horse Church at 1PM. Iron Horse Church is located at 12611 Chicot Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72209.