He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories, a wife of 44 years, Patricia Valentine; a son Don N. Valentine (Johnnie) of Houston, MS; four grandsons: Dontavier, Dontavious, Trevarcus, and TraDavious Valentine; two great grandchildren: Abrinna Grace and Kymir Wright; two brothers: Vernon Valentine Jr. (Ruth) and Eddie Valentine both of Pheba, MS; sisters-in-law: Barnette Groves and Rosie Shirley Groves; brothers-in-law: Patrick Jones, Moses Groves, and Robert Groves; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.