NewsMelvin’s Barbecue Founder and CEO Has Died Published 12 years agoon October 24, 2012By Holy City SinnerMelvin Bessinger, the founder and CEO of Melvin’s Legendary Barbecue, died at the age of 89 on Monday. He also co-founded other restaurants including Bessingers Barbecue. The Post & Courier has the full obituary HERE.—Photo CreditShare on FacebookTweetFollow us Related Topics:Bessingers BarbecueMelvin BessingerMelvin’s Legendary Barbecue Up NextColumbia Challenging Charleston? Don't MissFinish I-526 Follow Us Subscribe to HCS Subscribe to our mailing list Search PatreonAds HCS Sponsors Ads Events Events11 months agoCharleston Weekend EventsThere’s ALWAYS something to do in Charleston – especially on the weekend. If you need help finding plans, just consult... Events11 months agoExplore Charleston & Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Unveil The Charleston Santa Events11 months agoWaterfront Ice Skating Rink to Return to Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina Events11 months agoMiracle Holiday Pop-Up Bar Returns to Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails This Month Events11 months agoBig Brothers Big Sisters hosts BIG Lowcountry Boil Comedy11 months agoComedy Legend Katt Williams Returns to the North Charleston Coliseum in March Events11 months agoParade, Vendor Applications Open for Upcoming ‘Holiday Magic’ Events Events11 months ago“Know Whatcha’ Know” Release Party & Fashion Show Set for Saturday Events11 months agoHigh Tide Music & Arts Festival Coming Back to Charleston for Third Year More Events