He leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Steven B. Thomas Sr. and Priscilla A. Thomas; four sons: Korbyn James Covington, Kory Jamich Covington, Ty'Quon Khaliefh Thomas, and Kaisen Isaiah Cribbs; one daughter: Kayleigh Maree Thomas and a honorary son, Kobe Carmelo Issac; two brothers: DeAirious Cooper and Tyler Jefferson both of Starkville, MS; one sister: Lacey Rice (Jeremy) of Brooksville, MS; five uncles: Ike Thomas Jr. of Brooksville, MS, Frankie Thomas (Mary) of Macon, MS, Charlie Hogan (Johnnie) of Starkville, MS, Nazareth Gates Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; six aunts: Annie Thomas and Rosie Thomas both of Brooksville, MS, Angela Saulsberry (Jimmy) of Starkville, MS, Peggy Poe (Marvin), Nestly Gates both of Corinth, MS, and Lisa Williams (Bruce) of Maben, MS; four nephews: E'Cameron, Kaleb, J'siah, Zion, and a host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and friends.