He leaves to cherish his memory: Linda Ann Tate Minor; daughters, Litasha Tate (George) of Starkville, MS; Maxicine Minor of West Point, MS; Drinnita Skinner and Antrinnita Skinner of Starkville, MS sons, Derrick (Latonia) Minor of West Point, MS ,and Darren Minor of Starkville, MS; sisters: Mary Gant and Marie Gant Woods of Kankakee, Il, Mary Elmore of Sheboygan, Wisconsin; Cathy M. Powers of West Point, MS ; Janice Simmons (Dennis) of Houston, TX; Lula B. Colyer, Lodene Johnson, Annie Mays (David) all of St. Louis, MO; brothers: Robert Gant (Regina) of Chicago, IL and Melvis Minor of Starkville, MS; stepmother, Eva Mae Minor of Starkville, MS; seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.