Melvin Douglas

Campbell

Melvin Douglas Campbell, 98, of Elgin, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home, Monday, November 9, 2026.

Born on July 2, 1928, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, he was a son to the late Nick Paulie and Leo Davidson Campbell.

Growing up he was one of twelve children, and even at the age of 98 could remember various details from his childhood. Following his high school graduation, Melvin joined the United States Marine Corps where he proudly served his country during World War II. Many years later he revisited his time in the military by experiencing an Honor Flight to Washington, DC.

Following his military service he made a career of life on the road as a semi-truck driver. But everyone knew if Melvin had spare time, he was with his most prized possession, his Ford mustang.

Melvin is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth “Libby” McKinney; sons, Melvin Kinward Campbell and Timothy Douglas Campbell (Sharon); grandchildren; Brian Trigg, Timothy Campbell Jr., Mindy McKinney, Heather Branham (Jeff), William McKinney, Clayton Campbell, Tabetha Thames, Lily Campbell; thirteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Glenn Campbell (Brenda), Janice Rivers, Sue Holloman, Linda Prohaska (John); and his beloved fur baby, Coocoo.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his loving wife; Lucille White Campbell; and siblings,

William Eugene Campbell, J.B. Campbell, Patricia C. Teal, Mavis C. Thompson, Beatrice C. Burch and Anita C. Quick.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 PM, on Friday, November 13, 2026, at Greenhaven Memorial Gardens, with a visitation one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Walter M. Crowe Animal Shelter, in Camden, South Carolina.