He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his daughter, Lakeshia Nichols; grandsons: Eric Gandy and Tyler Nichols; his son: Tracy Irving (Kathy) Dora; sisters: Shirley Beckum (Rev. Sammie Beckum), Dorothy Pearce and Rosie Nichols all of Starkville, MS; one aunt, Annie Lee James of Chicago, IL; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.