Darren Cates

Darren Keith Cates, 55, of Olive Branch, Miss., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021, at his home. He was a former resident of Obion County.
Memorial services were conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Edmaiston-Mosley Funeral Home. Family and friends officiated.
Visitation was held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the hour of services.
Darren was born Dec. 28, 1965, in Union City, son of the late Charlie Cates and Hida (Forrester) and Cloyd Ash of Union City. He was a U.S. Army veteran and diesel mechanic for R & L Carriers.
He is also survived by one daughter, Shenna Carson (Christopher) of Rives; two grandchildren, River Carson and Lettie Carson, both of Rives; four sisters, Tracy Denton of Union City, Ginger Adams (Randy) of Trenton, Lisa Sanderson of Memphis and Linda Ash of Memphis; one brother, Eric Cates (Angel) of Milan; and his grandmother, Geneva Forrester of Union City.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Stacey Ash; his grandfather, Leroy Forrester; and two uncles, Franklin Forrester and Walter Forrester.
To leave messages of condolence for the family, visit the funeral home website at www.emfuneralhome.com.

Published 12.21.21