He leaves to cherish his memories, two children, Amber Sharee Gandy of Compton, CA and Malachi Joel Gandy of Starkville, MS; one brother, James Gandy Jr. of Milwaukee, WI; four sisters: Betty Jean McDowell, Ledora (William) Scott, Faye (Elvis) Gillespie, and Margaret Gandy-Walker all of Starkville, MS; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.