He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Denise Akins of 32 years; one daughter Draneka "Nikki" Sudduth (RD), one stepdaughter: Shanita Ward (Dennis) both of Starkville, MS; two grandsons: Tristen Charles Akins and Raiden Daniel Sudduth-Akins; three step-granddaughters, a bonus grandson, eight siblings: Brenda, Cathy, Michael Phillips of St. Louis, MO; Helen and Lula Akins, Lena and Michael Evans (Demetrius) all of Starkville, MS; Dorothy Page (Louis) of Sandusky, OH; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.