He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Essie “Wilbourn” Clay of Holland, MI.; three daughters: Shirley (Anthony) Simmons of Kennesaw GA., Gwendolyn (Randy) Davis of San Antonio, TX, and Darlene (Ronald) McMillon of Woodbridge VA. Seven bonus children: Reginald (Sharon) of Grand Rapids MI, Freddie, Craig, Randy, Jeffery, Rebecca, and Angela Smith all of Chicago IL. Three grandsons: Justin (Shannon) Simmons of Kennesaw GA., Jonathan (Shaundra) McMillon of Raleigh NC. And Aaron Simmons of Kennesaw, GA. Two granddaughters, Jasmine Davis of San Antonio TX. And Tiffany (Darrius) Grandberry of Killeen TX. One great grandchild, Elodie Simmons of Kennesaw GA. Three sisters: Mozella (Johnny) Hill of Crawford MS, Louise Wilkins and Betty Clay of Starkville, MS. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and godchildren, neighbors, and friends. All whom will truly miss him, his personality, smile, and compassion for others.