 His brother, sister, and son were with him at the time of his death.In the following days, Penniman received tributes from musicians such as Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, John Fogerty, Elton John, and Lenny Kravitz, as well as many others, such as film director John Waters, who were influenced by Penniman's music and persona.Penniman is interred at Oakwood University Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama.