He is survived by one son , Tommie Wicks (Naquita); four sisters, Pearline Watt (Early, deceased), Elzena Todd (Theodis), Mary James (Tannie, deceased) all of Chicago, IL, and Magnolia Jenkins (Felix) of Starkville MS; one grandchild, Zoria Wicks; three sister in-laws, Shirley Barnett of St. Louis, MO, Willie Mae Allen of Starkville, MS, and Lacey Allen of Cleveland, TN; He also leaves a host of nieces,nephews, cousins, and friends.