Death date: Jan 5, 2026
Roy Frank Cato, 92 years of age, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, Georgia. He was born on June 15, 1933, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Minnie and R.T. Cato. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 ye Read Obituary
I grew up living right across the street from Myrl and Roy in the 70's & 80's. Tony and I were best buddies most every Summer from 5 to 13 years old. We would run up to the top of the hill at 4:35pm on any given weekday and wait to see Roy's little white Toyota pick-up come around the corner. He was on his way home from Box Board. He would honk the horn, let us jump in the bed, and go hastily down the hill as we laughed. Roy, had worked all day, but would run inside and then come out to throw us the football, or teach us how to throw a knuckleball. He was so amazing....and so cool. He always called me "Dude" for some reason, and I certainly didn't mind. Years later, I would be loading up my car to head to college from right across the street, and Roy yells our "Dude", and I raise my arm to recognize his gesture. Then he says "Be Careful!". I look back now, and I am so thankful that I had Roy in my life. I bet anyone that has taken the time to read this feels the same. Rest in peace Mr. Cato.
I remember taking care of Mr Cato at Pauling nursing and rehab he was one of my favorite residents there I enjoyed taking care of him talking with him he is such a very nice guy and very sweet my condolences to his family during this difficult time
Roy was always smiling, and he had a way of making others smile too and feel welcome with his joy and generous spirit. His love for family, baseball, and his hometown of Austell was evident in everything he did. Roy will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Roy was such a memorable guy from my childhood. When he would visit my uncle David, he would always say to me, “Sherri I’ll give you a nickel to go play on the yellow line on the road!” He would just laugh and tease me. I know that Roy and uncle David were good friends in their bachelor days. So when he would come to see uncle David, we would loved to see him. Condolences and prayers to Roy’s family. He was a sweet man. Rest in peace Roy.♥️🙏
