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William J. LeCates
Posted 3/22/07
William J. LeCates, 76 OWENSBORO, Ky. - William J. LeCates of Owensboro, formerly of Laurel, Del., passed away at his home due to natural causes on Monday, March 19, 2007. He was 76. He was the son …
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William J. LeCates
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William J. LeCates, 76
OWENSBORO, Ky. - William J. LeCates of Owensboro, formerly of Laurel, Del., passed away at his home due to natural causes on Monday, March 19, 2007. He was 76.
He was the son of Daniel H. and Jennie (Cooper) LeCates.
Mr. LeCates served in the Korean War from 1952-53 in the 17th Regimental Combat Team Seventh Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, driving gasoline trucks to the front lines.
He spent most of his life driving trucks and hauling steel after returning home from Korea.
Mr. LeCates loved to garden and was especially proud of the large tomatoes he grew in his backyard in Owensboro and would show them to anyone who came to see him.
He loved to compare his garden to see if anyone grew tomatoes larger than the ones he grew.
Mr. LeCates was a great storyteller and could keep everyone engrossed in his stories by his wit and charm and the slow southern drawl he acquired from his many years living in Kentucky.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Reuben H. LeCates, who died in World War II, and Randolph L. LeCates of Laurel; and one sister, Mildred LeCates Gibson of Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dixie Hocker LeCates; two sons, Michael W. LeCates and his wife, Karin and Steven F. LeCates and his wife, Robin, all of Owensboro; two daughters, Debra Hardison and her husband, Nick of Kalispell, Mont. and Tammy LeCates Abrock of Owensboro; a brother, Daniel "Junior" LeCAtes and his wife, Dottie of Millsboro, Del.; a sister, Shirley LeCates Bramble and her husband, George of Seaford, Del.; two grandsons, Andrew Hardison of Kalispell, Justin Abrock and one step-grandson, Jarron, both of Owensboro; two granddaughters, Julia Hardison of Montana and Robin LeCates of Hollywood, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation will take place in Kentucky.
A memorial service to honor his life will be held at Bethel Worship Center on U.S. 13 North, Seaford on Monday April 2 at 7 p.m.
Pastor Joseph LeCates, a nephew of the deceased, will conduct the services.
Family and friends are welcome to attend.
OWENSBORO, Ky. - William J. LeCates of Owensboro, formerly of Laurel, Del., passed away at his home due to natural causes on Monday, March 19, 2007. He was 76.
He was the son of Daniel H. and Jennie (Cooper) LeCates.
Mr. LeCates served in the Korean War from 1952-53 in the 17th Regimental Combat Team Seventh Infantry Division of the U.S. Army, driving gasoline trucks to the front lines.
He spent most of his life driving trucks and hauling steel after returning home from Korea.
Mr. LeCates loved to garden and was especially proud of the large tomatoes he grew in his backyard in Owensboro and would show them to anyone who came to see him.
He loved to compare his garden to see if anyone grew tomatoes larger than the ones he grew.
Mr. LeCates was a great storyteller and could keep everyone engrossed in his stories by his wit and charm and the slow southern drawl he acquired from his many years living in Kentucky.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Reuben H. LeCates, who died in World War II, and Randolph L. LeCates of Laurel; and one sister, Mildred LeCates Gibson of Florida.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dixie Hocker LeCates; two sons, Michael W. LeCates and his wife, Karin and Steven F. LeCates and his wife, Robin, all of Owensboro; two daughters, Debra Hardison and her husband, Nick of Kalispell, Mont. and Tammy LeCates Abrock of Owensboro; a brother, Daniel "Junior" LeCAtes and his wife, Dottie of Millsboro, Del.; a sister, Shirley LeCates Bramble and her husband, George of Seaford, Del.; two grandsons, Andrew Hardison of Kalispell, Justin Abrock and one step-grandson, Jarron, both of Owensboro; two granddaughters, Julia Hardison of Montana and Robin LeCates of Hollywood, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation will take place in Kentucky.
A memorial service to honor his life will be held at Bethel Worship Center on U.S. 13 North, Seaford on Monday April 2 at 7 p.m.
Pastor Joseph LeCates, a nephew of the deceased, will conduct the services.
Family and friends are welcome to attend.
