He leaves behind four daughters: Elise Brown of Lancaster, MI; Ethel Taylor of Starkville, MS; Hope M Weaver of New Orleans, LA and Carolyn Ottes of Jackson MS; three sons: Byron Ottes (Dana) of New Orleans, LA; David Quinn (Betty) of New Orleans, LA; Calvin (Lesha) Patterson of Starkville, MS; sister in law, Essie Overton of Houston TX; Ann Williams of Starkville, MS; (28) grandchildren, (25) great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.