Mendel Wayne Kinard, age 73, of Summerville, South Carolina passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. Mendel was born in North Charleston, SC on November 12, 1949 to Allen L. Kinard Sr. and Ella Kempson Kinard.
Mendel was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He retired from Southeastern Freight Lines after 36 faithful years. He was a baseball and softball umpire with the North Charleston Recreation Department's youth and adult leagues. Mendel was an avid Carolina Gamecock fan. Mendel loved to sing and his musical talents were used for many occasions. In his spare time he loved to hunt and fish.
Mendel is survived by his loving wife of 39 years Melanie Kinard; three daughters Michelle Kinard, Amanda Kinard Creel (Chris), Tabbitha Kinard Scott (Randy); his son Jamie Walling (Judy); his brothers Allen Kinard (Patricia), Gary Kinard, Coyle Kinard (Sharon); his sister Cindy Dambaugh (Eric); 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and his favorite companion Beans.
Mendel is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Carolyn Hodges (Jerry).
A Visitation will be held for Mendel at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm. 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that you please make donations out to The Charleston Animal Society or American Red Cross.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Kinard family.