Obituary of S. Truett Cathy

S. Truett Cathy

Samuel Truett Cathy (born March 14, 1921 in Eatonton, Georgia) was a businessperson, author, and philanthropist who was best known for being the founder of the fast food restaurant chain, “Chick-fil-A.” S. Truett died on September 8, 2014 and his death was because of complications of diabetes. He died at the old age of 93.

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S. Truett Cathy Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Cathy, Samuel
Common Name: S. Truett Cathy
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Eatonton, Georgia, United States
Birth Date: March 14, 1921
Age: 93 (at death)
Also Known As: Sam Cathy
Occupation: Businessperson

Net Worth: 1.9 billion
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Häagen-Dazs Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Burgandy
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

Samuel's Family Tree

Birth Name: Samuel Truett Cathy
Father: Joseph Benjamin Cathy
Mother: Lilla James Cathy (née Kimball)
Brother(s):

Ben Cathy

Spouse/Partner:

Jeannette Cathy (née McNeil, married 1948-2014, his death)

Son(s):

Daniel "Dan" Truett Cathy (born March 1, 1953)
Donald "Bubba" M. Cathy (born 1953)

Daughter(s):

Trudy Cathy White

Death Notice:

Date: September 08 2014 at age 93
Place: Clayton County, Georgia, United States
Cause of Death: Diabetes (related complications)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on Wednesday, September 10, at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Georgia
Interment: Buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Georgia

Category Tags:

Businessperson American Born on March 14th Born in 1921 Born in Georgia Died in 2014 Died at age 93 Died from Diabetes

Quotable Quotes:

"Curse ruthless time! Curse our mortality. How cruelly short is the allotted span for all we must cram into it!"

"Samuel Cathy's legacy will continue to inspire generations, as his dedication to hard work, faith, and kindness have left an immense impact even after his passing. (V)"

"Samuel Cathy was a successful business owner and philanthropist who dedicated his life to growing his family's restaurant chain, Chick-fil-A. He tragically passed away at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and generosity. (V)"

Is Mr. Samuel Cathy still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.