He leaves to cherish precious memories: his wife, Jacqueline Washington of Starkville, MS; daughter, Cheryl Rogers (Frank) of Starkville, MS; sister, Irene Cobb (Willie) of Columbus, MS; mother-in-law, Ola Gunn of Okolona, MS; three grandchildren: Virgil Large, Lafabious Norman and Carouthers Norman; adopted son, Ricky Howard of Starkville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.