Cathy’s conservative views and practices garnered a loyal following from conservative customers, but also invited controversy and protests when Cathy’s son defended the company’s donations to groups campaigning against gay marriage.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeannette McNeil Cathy; sons Dan T. and Don ‘Bubba’ Cathy; daughter Trudy Cathy White; 19 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
A public funeral will be held on Wednesday at First Baptist Jonesboro in Jonesboro, Georgia.