Mr. Melvin Mack Simmons, Jr.

Melvin Mack Simmons, Jr. was born on September 17, 1980, to Melvin and Winifred Simmons in Columbia, South Carolina. He departed this life on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Melvin was baptized at an early age and was a member of Bride Tabernacle of Jesus Christ Church. He was educated in the public schools of Richland County and obtained his associate’s degree in HVAC from Fortis College.

Melvin, affectionately known as “Main”, “Lil Mack”, and “Melly Mel”, had a giving spirit and never met a stranger.

Melvin was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Randolph and Dora Lee Johnson; and paternal grandparents, David Sr. and Charlotte Simmons.

Melvin leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kentay Simmons of Columbia, SC; two sons, Melvin Simmons III and Josiah Simmons both of Columbia, SC; three daughters, Sharmaine Simmons, Mellynee Simmons, and Jada Simmons all of Columbia, SC; one grandson, Melvin Simmons IV of Columbia, SC; one brother, Travis Simmons of Columbia, SC; three sisters, Melvina Johnson, Tamiko Simmons, and Charlette (Ernest) Legette all of Columbia, SC; mother-in-law, Princess Jackson; father-in-law, Ernest Johnson; seven brothers-in-law; six sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends who will miss him dearly.

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