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Mr. Melvin Franklin Magwood

Mr. Melvin Franklin Magwood obituary, Summerville, SC

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Melvin Magwood Obituary

"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." - Psalm 91:11 JOHNS ISLAND, SC. - The Management and Staff of THE SERENITY MORTUARY - SUMMERVILLE CHAPEL, along with the Magwood Family announce the passing of Mr. Melvin Franklin Magwood, 64 of Johns Island, SC., who entered into eternal rest on Monday morning October 27, 2025 at his residence. Mr. Magwood is the beloved husband of Mrs. Lois Sanders Magwood and a retired police officer with the City of Charleston Police Department, Charleston, SC. THE FAMILY WILL BEGIN RECEIVING FRIENDS AT THE RESIDENCE ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025 THRU FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025, DURING THE HOURS OF 3:00PM - 8:00PM. **Home-going Services for the late Mr. Melvin Franklin Magwood are under the auspices of THE SERENITY MORTUARY - SUMMERVILLE CHAPEL, we are honored to serve his family and we ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.** To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Melvin Franklin Magwood, please visit our floral store.

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Published by The Journal Scene on Oct. 29, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Melvin Magwood

Oct

31

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saint Stephen A.M.E. Church

2840 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455

Nov

1

Service

11:00 a.m.

Saint Stephen A.M.E. Church

2840 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, SC 29455

Funeral services provided by:

Serenity Mortuary, LLC - Summerville Chapel

740 N Gum St, Summerville, SC 29483

Memories and Condolences
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Mike Gordon

Yesterday

I had the pleasure of working with Melvin for several years. A kind and generous soul who always had a ready smile. My deepest sympathy to his family for their loss.

Al Cammarata

October 31, 2025

A true gentleman and public servant. Always willing to help and mentor younger officers.

Irene Burns

October 31, 2025

Lois and family so sorry to hear about Melvin passing. You have our deepest sympathy!! Irene Burns and family

M. A. Cooper

October 31, 2025

So sorry for your loss. He was the original boy scout; always steady, honest, and kind. He kept us all humble and continues to remind us of how precious this life is. Grateful for his training and his guidance.

MARY D. JONES

October 30, 2025

SISTER LOIS AND MAGWOOD FAMILY.

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLECENCES AT THIS TIME. KNOWING GOD IS THERE
WHAT EVER YOU ARE GOING THROUGH AT THIS TIME. HE PROMISE NEVER TO LEAVE OF FORSAKE you. TRUST HIM, HE IS THERE.
OUR SINCERE LOVE AND PRAYER
REV. MRS. WILIAM R. JONES
WADMALAW ISLAND,SC.

Dale Wilson

October 30, 2025

Melvin, Rest in peace my friend! To his wife and family, Melvin was such a gentle soul and a pleasure to be around. He was always smiling and showed everyone kindness. My God be with you during this difficult time!

John and Sandy Parker

October 30, 2025

Mrs. Lois,
John and I are so sorry to hear about your husband´s passing.
You and your family are in our deepest thoughts and prayers.
John and Sandy Parker

Nancy J Young

October 30, 2025

My condolences to the family.
May he Rest in Peace.

Bertha Smalls

October 29, 2025

My condolences to the Magwood family

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