Don "Dwayne" Cates, 52, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 7:37 a.m. on Friday, July 6, 2012 at his home.

He was born on November 3, 1959 in Madisonville, KY to the late Wanda Sue Anthony and Elvis "Don" Cates. He was formerly employed with Speed Queen and was of the Christian faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Cates and his brother, Jason David Anthony.

He is survived by his two sons, Aaron (Stephania) Cates of Sebree, KY and Jeremy Allen Cates of Madisonville; three grandsons, Will Cates of Madisonville, Hunter Cates of Sebree and Hagan Buntin of Madisonville; three granddaughters, Hanna Cates of Sebree, Bayleigh Cates of Missouri and Abbey Jo Phillips of Madisonville; his step-daughter, Jolynn Phillips of Madisonville; and several cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Bro. Roy Duke officiating. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour Monday at Harris Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Danny Tittsworth, Kenny Rhye, Roger Rhye, Robert Atkins, Jerry Salmon and Will Cates.