Billy Ray Cates

Graveside Services for Billy Ray Cates, age 51, of Bonham, Texas will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Rowe Cemetery in Hedley, Texas  under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. Errol Hainer will officiate. Billy Ray passed away on Sunday afternoon, April 11, 2021 at his home in Bonham, Texas.

Billy Ray was born in Childress, Texas on September 21, 1969. He was an all-around great guy who was always there to lend a helping hand. He enjoyed watching movies and listening to music. Billy Ray was a dedicated friend. He loved his family dearly, but his heart and soul belonged to the Lord. Billy Ray will greatly be missed.

He is survived by his mother and father, Janette and Jerry Wagner of Lamasco, Texas; brother, Carl Cox and wife Christy of Bonham, Texas; sisters, Julie Anne Edwards and husband Dale of Seiling, Oklahoma, Stephine Lacky and husband Charlie of Hedley, Texas, Latisha Clark and husband Chris of Josephine, Texas, and Shanna Wagner of Whitewright, Texas; extended family, and a host of friends.

A cause dear to Billy Ray's heart was the Liberian Kingdom Outpost. If you would like to donate in Billy Ray's honor you may do so by donating to Legend Bank.