Melvin Jenkins Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melvin Jenkins of Columbia, South Carolina, who passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid adieu to Melvin's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Melvin has bequeathed us. For though he may have departed from our sight, his spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Offa Lou Jenkins (Harris) and Melvin Allen Jenkins. He is survived by: his wife Nell McDow Jenkins; his brother James Allen Jenkins; his children, Melvin Charles Stuart Jenkins (Samantha Sterba) and Nell Reed "Nellie" Crawford (Lindsay Crawford); and his grandchildren, Baxter of Columbia, SC., Mary Nell of Columbia, SC., Marshall of Columbia, SC. and Ashe Crawford of Columbia, SC..
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Dunbar Funeral Home (3926 Devine St, Columbia, SC 29205).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
