He leaves to cherish his memories a special friend, Patricia Williams; his children: Queen Edmonds, Arthur Edmonds Jr. (Esteria), Erick Edmonds (Kim), Andre Devine, Kim Devine; nine grandchildren: Jamavnte Thompson (Dominique),Lavaunte Thompson (Keisha), Jelysa Davis, Shanita Davis, Shante Nurse, Brikerrian Nurse, Jaqueric Edmonds, Zaquevia Edmonds, and Shakerria Edmonds; seven great- grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.