Jimmy (Jack) Carl Cate Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jimmy (Jack) Carl Cate, Sr. age 86, of Knoxville, “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” (Phil 1:21). Jack gained presence with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 28, 2021. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 67 years, Mary Ruth Cate; son, Jay Cate (Frankie); daughter, Carla Flynn; grandchildren: Amanda Allderdice (Charlie), Ansley Cate, Abby Anderson (Taylor), Andrew Cate, Aaron Cate, Whittney Hurst (Rob), and Jesse Flynn; and great-granddaughter, Emma Hurst. His Christ-centered life included being a lifelong prayer warrior, and ministry service of 40+ years as a Gideon, 30 years as a Chaplain of Knox County Jails, and 26 years preaching monthly at Knox County Rescue Mission. He also shared Christ through his daily walk and kindness to family, friends, and strangers alike throughout his 86 years. He was a talented musician who met his wife while playing music on a local Knoxville radio station. He continued to play as often as possible for the entirety of his life. He also served in the United States Army for four years. The family will receive friends Sunday, January 31, 2021 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm at ROSE MORTUARY BROADWAY CHAPEL, immediately followed by a 4:00 pm funeral service officiated by Pastor Chris Edmonds. He will be interred at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery (John Sevier Hwy) in a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gideons International, to further his work of sharing the Gospel with others. An online obituary may be viewed and condolences made at www.rosemortuary.com.

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Jimmy (Jack) Carl Cate

January 28, 2021