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Melvin Valentine Obituary

Melvin Valentine, Jr. Walterboro - Melvin "Doc" Valentine, Jr., 73, of Walterboro, South Carolina, husband of the late Reba Kay Valentine, died peacefully Saturday, May 6, 2017. A Celebration of His Life will be held Thursday, May 11, 2017 in the J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Rd. at 11:00 a.m. Doc was born July 31, 1943 in Charleston, SC, son of the late Melvin Valentine and the late Gladys Brown Valentine. He served in the US Coast Guard and in civil service. He is survived by two sons, M.C. Valentine III of Walterboro, SC and Tony Valentine of Ruffin, SC; his granddaughter, Nicole Valentine; great-grandchildren, Kaylin and Charlotte; and his sister Joyce Morris and her husband Glenn of Fayetteville, NC. In addition to his wife, Reba, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Joyner. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 8 to May 9, 2017.

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Leon Locklear

May 11, 2017

Special memories Indeed, calm Seas Doc...

Rev. Tim Nicholson

May 10, 2017

Family of Mr. Valentine,
I am so sory to hear about Mr. Valentine's passing. I truly enjoyed visiting with him and getting to know him. It was an honor to be able to know him. Tony and "Doc" I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers are with you all.

Alroy Headden

May 10, 2017

Sure Sorry for your loss. I worked with Doc at the shipyard.

Jill Hunter Powell

May 9, 2017

Tony and Family, I am so very saddened by this news. I loved your dad. He was always so kind and giving. I know you will miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Charles Mincey

May 9, 2017

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Doc was a very good friend and coworker. I will always be grateful for his support and friendship during our work together at shipyard.

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