He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Melvia Bell Thomas, a devoted mother, Frances Amanda Hall. Two daughters: Candace Marie Thomas, Tristen Amanda Thomas, Charles ( Nita ) Hall, Timothy ( Laura ) Hallo, Patrecia Hall Andrews ( Harold Andrews ), Mamie Thomas, Carolyn ( Mixon ) McCants, Paula Rodgers, Minnie Lee Daffin, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.