Charles "Chas" Robert Cates

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles “Chas” Robert Cates, 56 of Archie, MO, announce his passing. March 1, 2025, Chas passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home.

He is preceded in death by his father, Charles R Cates, mother, Helen Rose, step-mother, Denise Cates, sister Dora Cates, and nephew Anthony Cates.

He leaves behind many friends and family who love him dearly. Chas is survived by his daughter, Brooke Hiebert, two brothers, James “Jimmy” G. Cates, and Guy Cates, two sisters, Victoria R. Cates, and Stephanie R. Graff, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and his significant other, Rhonda Stevens.

God saw you were getting tired

And a cure was not to be.

So He put his arms around you

And He whispered come with me.

With tearful eyes we watched you suffer

And watched you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly,

We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating.

Hard working hands to rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us

That He only takes the best.