He was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his wife Evvie Sams, son Shawn Sams, wife Faby, and grandson Nova, mother Clara McDonald and father Rodger, brother Tommy Sams and wife Cindy, brother Larry McDonald and wife Teresa, father-in-law Asa Grizzard Sr, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.