He leaves to celebrate and honor his life: his parents: LaWana and DeWayne; brothers: Eriq Purnell, DeMarion Purnell, and Kikwon Cork all of Starkville, MS, and Malik Donald of West Point, MS; sister: Kaylin D. Evans of Starkville, MS; grandparents: Roosevelt Evans, Jr. of Starkville, MS, Pauline Lee and Jerry Wayne Clark of Tupelo, MS: Aunts: Shandra (Billy) Dickson of Plainfield, Ill and Felicia Cork of Columbus, MS; Uncles: Todd Evans of Starkville, MS, Wayne Evans of Pomona, CA, Antoine Cork of Columbus, MS, and U’Darius and Terrel Clark of West Point, MS; nieces and nephews: Lyriq Purnell, Daxton Purnell, Liberty Purnell, Kanani and Koaen Cork, and Ermias Purnell and Bailee C. Mack who held a special place in his heart, and also a host of other relatives and friends.