William Cato

Mr. William Cato, 52, of Doniphan, MO., passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO. Mr. Cato was born in Pocahontas, AR., on December 20, 1968. William was retired from the Missouri Conservation Department. He enjoyed hunting, photography, music, Facebook contests, watching Cardinals baseball and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of Faith Life Community Church in Doniphan.

On September 2, 2000, he married Christine Keeling. She survives. Other survivors include his children Sean Cato of Bald Knob, AR., Jesse Ray of Paragould, AR., Terry Ray of Peach Orchard, AR., and Trent Ray of Peach Orchard, AR.; mother Lily Cato of Doniphan, MO.; brothers Jesse, Jeff, and Sam Cato, all of Fairdealing, MO.; sisters Georgia Ferguson, Becky Cato, and Barbara Green, all of Doniphan, MO.; grandchildren Dawson, Caleb, Amelia, and Remmi; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father William “Bo” Cato and nephew Nathan Cato.

Visitation will be held Tuesday August 31, 2021 from 12:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM with Alan Wilson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hosea Cemetery in Knobel, AR.

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