George A. LeCates Jr.'s Obituary
George A. LeCates, Jr. of Laurel, DE passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at home with
his family by his side. He was 60 years old.
He was born in Easton, MD to the late George A. LeCates, Sr. and Norma Lee
Mitchell LeCates. In addition to his parents, he is also predeceased by his brother-in-law
Al Farley.
He was employed as a mechanic for Perdue in Georgetown and later in Bridgeville for
approximately 33 years. George enjoyed all kinds of racing including dirt track and NASCAR,
camping, and hunting deer. He was known to be easy-going, humorous, kind, loving and had a
huge heart for helping others. George was a wonderful partner, dad, pop- pop, brother, and friend
who will be dearly missed.
George is survived by his Fiancée Joyce Votta of Laurel, DE; six children: Chad LeCates
(Debbie) of Seaford, DE; Chrissy Brasure (Tim) of Delmar, DE; George "Lenny" LeCates of
Seaford, DE; Chris Smith (Tara) of Laurel, DE; Jackie Aliff (Mikey) of Georgetown, DE
and Angie Smith (Chase) of Laurel, DE. He is also survived by one brother Jimmy LeCates
(Teresa) of Laurel, DE along with three sisters Diane Toomey of Georgetown, DE, Ruth Ann
Boyer (Bob) of Laurel, DE and Beverly Nichols (Jimmy Steve) of Delmar, DE. George also
leaves behind 12 grandchildren whom he adored: Cody, Zack, Julious, Aleckz ,Alyssa ,Gage,
Grayson, Kenzie, Gavin, Jessa, Dylan and Brixton, As well as special friends Robert Lockwood,
Brad Johnson and Neil and Patty Huber as well as extended family and friends.
A funeral will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends pay their respect from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Carey’s Cemetery in Millsboro, DE. Pastor Mark Phillips will officiate.
In lieu of flowers a donation to a cancer foundation of your choice.
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