He is survived by wife, Sheron Day; Son, Jamie Colvin; I grandson;4 sisters: Shirley Barrett, Elizabeth Hill, Phyllis Nelms - Auburru AL, Mamie Dearing Athens, AL; 3 brothers: Douglas (Rose) Day Opelika, AL, Robert (Lynn) Nelms Columbus, GA, Christopher (Bertha) Nelms Decatur, AL;  a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.