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Melvin Franks Obituary

Melvin Franks, III , 34, of NORTH CHARLESTON, SC died on Thursday May 11. Services are entrusted to Dickerson Mortuary, LLC, "Where Service is the Key".

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on May 13, 2023.

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Cedric Lavar Lucas

April 22, 2025

My dear friend how have time passed by and I have not known you were not here anymore and to learn of your passing has brought great devastation upon me. You were such a angelic being and will be deeply and sincerely missed.

Pamala Middleton Rumph

May 19, 2023

My sincere condolences to Prudence and the family and friends of Melvin. I pray for God´s comfort as you go through this difficult season.
Pam from Dr. Weissglass office

Shirley Lee

May 16, 2023

Franks Family
Our condolences to you. May God Grant you peace. Melvin will be missed. The Taylor Street neighbor hood will not be the same. I will miss his visits and smile. Praying for the family

Shirley Lee and Family

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