He is survived by his wife, Wanda Gates of Onalaska, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and John Bowlin of Dickinson, Texas; daughter, Rebecca Kimes of Middlebury, Indiana; son-in-law, Charles McLemore of Trinity, Texas; sister, Susan Hodge of Onalaska, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Kim Gates of Katy, Texas; sister and brother-in-law, Emily and Rene Villarreal of Burnet, Texas; sister, Jennifer Sargent of Burnet, Texas; grandchildren, Hunner McLemore, Justin McLemore, Preston McLemore, Reiner Bowlin, and Camber Bowlin; along with numerous other relatives and friends.