Melvin Clyde Knight Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melvin Clyde Knight of Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Marlene Fralix Knight; his parents, Oscar Emanuel Knight and Anna Estelle "Essie" Bunch Knight; his grandsons, Hunter McLeod and Hunter Mcleod; and his siblings, Emmanuel David Knight, Valda Knight Leyh, Agnes Knight Thompson and Nettie Knight Poulnot.

He is survived by: his children, Cindy McLeod (Doug) of Walterboro, SC, Maria Rentz (Michael) of Charleston, SC, Melanie Wise of Charleston, SC and Melvin Knight Jr. (Paula) of Charleston, SC; his grandchildren, Kristen Whitfield (Jeff), DJ Wise, Michael Rentz (Taylor), Elizabeth Cundiff (Ian), Patrick Wise, Marshall Rentz (McKenzie), Madelyn Calabrese (Jared), Allison Knight and Garrett Knight; and his great grandchildren, Kylie, Mckenna, Rooks, Leighton, Coleman, Rylan, Aubrey, Abigail, Adalynn and Calli. He is also survived by his wife, four children, 10 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Church of the Good Shepherd.