Lynell Favors, Sr., was born January 16, 1951, to the late Elmore Favors and the late Dollie Johnson Favors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Francine Freeman Favors; son, Chadwick Freeman; siblings, Fred Johnson, Julia Hunter, Darnell Favors (twin brother), Janice Carruth, and Reese Hunter.

He leaves cherished memories to his sons, Bernard Freeman and Lynell (Tina) Favors, Jr.; grandchildren, Keelan Bell, Kyle Freeman and Stephen Freeman; great-grandchildren, Kayallina Freeman and Josiah Freeman; sisters, Mary Belle Smith, Carolyn Scott, and Gussie Mack; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.