He leaves to cherish his memories, his children Bernita L. Bardwell, Rochelle Bardwell both of San Antonio, TX; Robert Bardwell of AL. He is preceded in death by his daughter Vernita L. Bardwell and mother Sara Rogers. He leaves behind 16 brothers and sisters John (Bae) Bardwell of Starkville, MS; Doug Bardwell of Starkville, MS; Vince Bardwell of Green Bay, WI; Jim Bardwell, William Bardwell of Jackson, MS; Gail Winston of Los Angeles, CA; Cathy Johnson Guynes of Mendenhall, MS; Meredith Johnson of Mt. Olive, MS; Daniel Johnson of New Hebron, MS; McRay Johnson of Jackson, MS; Mike Johnson of Mendenhall, MS; Patrick Johnson-McGee, MS; Sandra Johnson of Atlanta, GA; Minnie Johnson-Applewhite of Huntsville, AL; Tony Johnson of Brookhaven, MS; Michael Johnson of Washington, DC. He leaves 6 grandchildren,a host of nieces nephews, uncles, aunts, loving relatives and friends.