Charles Hubert Cato, Sr., 69, beloved husband of Paula Marie Phelon Cato, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 23, 2021 following an extended illness which he handled with great strength and dignity. Although he is no longer on this earth, his presence will last forever within the lives of his family, friends and those he touched along the way.
Born on June 21, 1952, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Corley Cato. Mr. Cato was the owner of Chucky's Automotive Repair Shop and was the former Fire Chief of the Eureka Voluntary Fire Department. He was a member of the Aiken Horsepower Club and was a vintage enthusiast of all kinds.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons and their wives: Charles & Kelley Cato, Jr. of Columbia, SC; Chris & Kristin Cato of North Augusta, SC and Alex & Morgan Bafford of Trenton, S; 1 daughter and her husband, Jordan & Michael LaChance of Aiken; 2 sisters and brothers-in-laws, Cindy & Randy Whitt of Aiken and Vera & Michael Evans of Ga; 7 grandchildren, Mason, Sydney, Ava, Ashton, Gage, Jonas & Harley.
Mr. Cato was predeceased in death in addition to his parents by a son, Jeremy Cato and a brother, Gene Cato.
Graveside Services will be held in Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Rev. K. Scott Ayers officiating.
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Born on June 21, 1952, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Corley Cato. Mr. Cato was the owner of Chucky's Automotive Repair Shop and was the former Fire Chief of the Eureka Voluntary Fire Department. He was a member of the Aiken Horsepower Club and was a vintage enthusiast of all kinds.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons and their wives: Charles & Kelley Cato, Jr. of Columbia, SC; Chris & Kristin Cato of North Augusta, SC and Alex & Morgan Bafford of Trenton, S; 1 daughter and her husband, Jordan & Michael LaChance of Aiken; 2 sisters and brothers-in-laws, Cindy & Randy Whitt of Aiken and Vera & Michael Evans of Ga; 7 grandchildren, Mason, Sydney, Ava, Ashton, Gage, Jonas & Harley.
Mr. Cato was predeceased in death in addition to his parents by a son, Jeremy Cato and a brother, Gene Cato.
Graveside Services will be held in Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Rev. K. Scott Ayers officiating.
George Funeral Home
Charles Hubert Cato, Sr., 69, beloved husband of Paula Marie Phelon Cato, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, June 23, 2021 following an extended illness which he handled with great strength and dignity. Although he is no longer on this earth, his presence will last forever within the lives of his family, friends and those he touched along the way.
Born on June 21, 1952, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Corley Cato. Mr. Cato was the owner of Chucky's Automotive Repair Shop and was the former Fire Chief of the Eureka Voluntary Fire Department. He was a member of the Aiken Horsepower Club and was a vintage enthusiast of all kinds.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons and their wives: Charles & Kelley Cato, Jr. of Columbia, SC; Chris & Kristin Cato of North Augusta, SC and Alex & Morgan Bafford of Trenton, S; 1 daughter and her husband, Jordan & Michael LaChance of Aiken; 2 sisters and brothers-in-laws, Cindy & Randy Whitt of Aiken and Vera & Michael Evans of Ga; 7 grandchildren, Mason, Sydney, Ava, Ashton, Gage, Jonas & Harley.
Mr. Cato was predeceased in death in addition to his parents by a son, Jeremy Cato and a brother, Gene Cato.
Graveside Services will be held in Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Rev. K. Scott Ayers officiating.
George Funeral Home
Born on June 21, 1952, he was the son of the late Ralph and Mary Corley Cato. Mr. Cato was the owner of Chucky's Automotive Repair Shop and was the former Fire Chief of the Eureka Voluntary Fire Department. He was a member of the Aiken Horsepower Club and was a vintage enthusiast of all kinds.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 3 sons and their wives: Charles & Kelley Cato, Jr. of Columbia, SC; Chris & Kristin Cato of North Augusta, SC and Alex & Morgan Bafford of Trenton, S; 1 daughter and her husband, Jordan & Michael LaChance of Aiken; 2 sisters and brothers-in-laws, Cindy & Randy Whitt of Aiken and Vera & Michael Evans of Ga; 7 grandchildren, Mason, Sydney, Ava, Ashton, Gage, Jonas & Harley.
Mr. Cato was predeceased in death in addition to his parents by a son, Jeremy Cato and a brother, Gene Cato.
Graveside Services will be held in Aiken Memorial Gardens with the Rev. K. Scott Ayers officiating.
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