He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter, Yolanda Lanier of Starkville, MS; two sons: Fred Minor, Michael Smith both of Starkville, MS; 2 grandchildren: Jasmine Ward of Starkville, MS and Brent Logan of Louisville, MS; three sisters: Lottie Rice, Joyce Blair and Catherine Minor all of Starkville, MS; one brother, Tommy James Minor of Starkville, MS; he also leaves his companion, Dianne Lanier of Starkville, MS;