of Conway, AR
May 3, 1925 - October 6, 2020
Lucian L. Cato, 95, Conway, AR, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born May 3, 1925, in Heber Springs, AR to Chester and Gertrude Cato. Lucian was preceded in death by his wife, Freda Cato, son, Fred Cato, granddaughter, Shelby Cato and his parents.
Lucian served in the United States Navy during WWII and was a Mason. He worked for the U.S. Government at the Dept. of Defense at White Sands Missile Range.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife Mona Lou Cato, sons, Don Cato (Mona), James Cato, Mark Setzler (Lynda), Jess Setzler (Susan) and Luke Setzler (Sandra), 17 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, his special nephew and niece, Gary and Sandi Wilson.
Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 2:00PM at Needs Creek Cemetery, Greenbrier, AR., with Joe and Dee Tapp officiating.
Sign Guestbook
21 Condolence(s)
Kaye Talley
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Mona Lou, I am so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for you and your family.
Brent Hill
Saturday, October 10, 2020
To the family I’m so sorry for your loss of a great American hero. I had the honor of meeting Mr. Cato when we had the drive by birthday I was flying the drone.
Linda Shock
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Mona Lou, I’m so sorry about the loss of your husband. I know you will have many happy memories to reflect on in the days to come. Just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you and your boys at this sad time.
Kitty and Jim Darnell
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Mona Lou and family, Jim and I want you to know we are thinking of you. You are in our thoughts and Prayers
Mona Caylor
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Bozie, Jason, Shannon,
I am sorry for your loss. Mr. & Mrs Cato were very sweet to me during the time I spent in Las Cruces. Much love to you all. xxoo Mona
Wilma Robinson
Friday, October 9, 2020
Mona Lou and family, Mr. Cato was a kind, sweet man that I was blessed to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be missed. God bless you.
Lillian
Friday, October 9, 2020
Grandpa Cato helped structure what patience, hardwork, and love look like to me. I have so many beautiful memories of running around the house in Conway and the sound of Grandpa’s laugh. I think his laugh was and will forever be my favorite. I love you, Grandpa. I miss you.
Melissa Longing
Friday, October 9, 2020
Mona Lou:
I am so very sorry! I always loved when you and Lucian came to The Carpet Center! He was such a nice man!
Connie Horn
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Some people carve out a special place in our heart that cherishes them forever. Uncle Lucian was always bringing cheer to our home and I remember him coming in at the sliding glass door, calling me "Connie Jean," clear-eyed and big smile, always reminding us "things could have been worse." The worst is him leaving and the best is knowing without doubt he is with our Savior.
Steve Beyer
Thursday, October 8, 2020
There was not a finer man on this earth. When he walked in the door of our house in Mesilla Park, our whole world opened up to laughter and joy. I remember those times around the kitchen table as if it was yesterday. My mom (Alice Beyer) was his little sister. Uncle Lucian was her hero.
Marilyn Matthews
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Mona Lou and family
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers
Michael Willbanks
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Lucian was one of the blessings that came to me when I married into his brother's family. Given my career in the Army, my conversations with Lucian were both brotherly and nefew-in-lawish. One special visit Paula and I had with Lucian was in the 90s when we stayed with him and Freda at their home in Las Cruses NM. Lucian was serious but also full of humor. I laughed at Lucian harder than ever the evening shared with him and his sister Carmarita's family. Lucian's service to the USA at White Sands Missle research base was above and beyond, while being a servant to his families throughout his life was remarkable. Perhaps we will share more time again one day. Loves Lucian. Loves Mona Lou and all.
Rick & Melinda Reynolds
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Mona Lou, Jess and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Cato was a good man and will be missed.
Ellen Gordy
Thursday, October 8, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Freddy Williams
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Mona Lou & Family, Kay and I are so sorry of Lucian passing! He always had something to say to me! He was a good man and a Christian. I pray for God's presence at this time loss.
Paula Willbanks
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Uncle Lucian was good and funny and always close with my Dad. He was a wonderful Uncle. Sorry for your loss Mona Lou and all the families. Heaven is blessed to have him. Thank you for your military service Uncle Lucian. Love you.
danny satterhite
Thursday, October 8, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed visited with him and Mona Lou at Brookdale.
Brooks, Jen, Lily and Emily Lanoue
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Grandpa, thank you for building a life full of love, happiness and compassion! I will cherish all of the wonderful memories of when we were together. I know you will live in our hearts forever. We love you!
Shannon
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Grandpa’s favorite verse, John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
You’re the love of my life and don’t you forget it; I love you so much and I’m going to see you and Grandma again soon.
Sheryl Stewart
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
So very sorry to hear about Lucian. He was a wonderful person. My prayers are with Mona Lou & the family. May God wrap his arms around you all for comfort. He received a blessed angel when he took Lucian.
Laymon R Cato
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Uncle Lucian was a good and decent man. I spent a lot of great times with Him over the years...
My prayers go out to the families. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him as much in the last few years.
I know he loved the Lord and he's resting in the arms of Jesus now.
Laymon