He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his wife, Jane Brand, three sons: Raphel Brand (Regina), James Williams (Shelia), and Henry Gibson (Mary) all of Starkville, MS; four daughters: Annette Brown (Reverend Charles Brown), Ophelia Spearman, Evelyn Williams and Kareader Trainer (Orlando) all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Johnny Townsend of Grand Rapid, MI; 27 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.