He is survived by three daughters: Mildred Hill of Starkville, MS; Jeannette Craddieth of Joliet, IL; and Thelma Crudup (William T.) of St. Peter, MO; three sons: Isaiah Minor of Springfield, IL; Norris Thompson (Julia) of Detroit, MI; and Thomas L. Minor (Elaine) of Springfield, IL; twelve grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; three sisters: Lottie Rice, Joyce Blair, and Catherine Minor all of Starkville, MS.