Melvin R. Cumbee Sr., age 91, of Hanahan, South Carolina passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 28, 2023. Melvin was born in Cordesville, SC on October 16, 1931 to the late Jasper and Lilian Cumbee.
A Visitation will be held for Melvin at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home on Tuesday August 29, 2023 at 3:00 pm with a Chapel Service to follow at 4:00 pm. Entombment to follow immediately after. 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406.
Melvin, a native of Cordesville South Carolina graduated from Berkeley High School and earned his degree at Palmer College in Charleston, South Carolina. After college he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for the South Carolina DNR as a Wildlife Officer for over 35 years of service. Melvin was a member of the Berkeley Masonic Lodge # 269 and the Omar Shrine Temple. In Melvin's spare time he loved to paint antique duck decoys, collect coins, listen to bluegrass music, and travel.
Melvin is survived by his son Melvin R Cumbee Jr (Kristie); his daughter Tamara Hazel (Buddy); his grandchildren Brandi Edmonds, Brett Edmonds, and Brooke Cumbee; his great grandchildren Izaiha Simmons and Autumn Ray; his siblings Catherine Denny, Kelly Cumbee, and Maxine Nobles; many nieces, nephews, and lots of other close family members and friends.
Melvin is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years Agnes Mae Cumbee, and 5 siblings.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Cumbee family.