He is survived by a daughter, Lakeysha Patterson of Chicago, IL; three sons: Marcus Peden, of San Antonio, TX; Mac Peden of Atlanta, GA; Demetrius Brooks of Chicago, IL: three brothers: John T. Brooks of IL; Willie Brooks and Darrell Poe both of Starkville, MS; six sisters: Lois Minor of Tupelo, MS; Elizabeth Kennard of Starkville, MS; Linda K. Brooks of Atlanta, GA; Sarah Taylor of Brooksville, MS; Georgia Brooks of Columbus, MS and Doris Brooks of Starkville, MS; six grandchildren.