He is survived by his children, William Bill Braddon of Fort Washington MD, Leroy Braddon of the home, Randolph Mellerson of Manning, Jenrett BJ Mellerson and Roger Rock Mellerson both of Summerton, Maggie (Isaac) Montgomery, Deloris Brown both of Summerton and Diane Cantey of Fort Washington MD; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one in law and special best friend, Willie Booker T Johnson; one special friend of the family, Andrea Beagles; a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends