He is survived by five children: Alando Selvie, Demetrius Selvie, Jennifer Johnson, Dr. Sounya Walker and Erica Hill all of Flint, MI; four brothers: Frank Selvie, J.T. Selvie, Henry Spencer all of Columbus, MS; six sisters: Helen Brooks, Alberta Selvie, Dorothy Harris, Annie Sue Selvie all of Starkville, MS; Johnnie Stallings of Ackerman, MS; Lisa Selvie of Columbus, MS; Elizabeth Gillespie of Starkville, MS; 18 grandchildren.