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S. Truett Cathy, 93 yr. old founder of Chick-fil-A passed early Monday morning surrounded by family.

Cathy opened his first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta back in 1967. At present, the chain has over 1,800 locations and is worth approximately $5 billion.  A devout Southern Baptist, Cathy was well known for his business policy of being closed on Sundays to allow employees a day of rest. It is reported that the chain made as much money in six days as its competitors do in seven.

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.