Ransom Addison, Jr., eldest son of the late Ransom Addison, Sr. and Annie Sumpter Addison, was born March 3, 1923 in Saint Stephen, South Carolina. On May 25, 2011, Ransom was called home for eternal rest after a long illness. Ransom, who was affectionately called "Son" by his close friends and family, grew up in the Old Field Community of Saint Stephen, SC and was educated in Berkeley County School District. He also received a certificate for custom tailoring from Bok Vocational Tech in Philadelphia, PA. Ransom served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He was married to the late Bernice Gadsden, and they were blessed with one son, Adrian. Ransom was employed by the Domino Sugar Company and retired after forty years of dedicated service. Ransom accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age. He was baptized at the St. Stephen Baptist Church in South Carolina. Upon moving to Philadelphia, he joined the Nazareth Baptist Church and was ordained a Deacon. He then joined Zion Baptist church and in his later years he attended the Philadelphia Baptist Church where he was the Chairman of the Deacon Board. Ransom was someone you could really count on. He was always willing to lend a helping hand where ever needed. Ransom loved gardening and was president of the Garden Club until his health failed. He leaves to cherish his memories, one son, Adrian Ransom Addison; two sisters, Marie A. Gadsden of Pineville, SC and Mattie A. Gethers of Moncks Corner, SC; and three brothers, Gyles Addison of New York, Beaufort (Margaret) Addison of Holly Hill, SC, and Dr. Oliver (Elizabeth) Addison of Charleston, SC; a long time companion, Claire "Cookie" Coots; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.