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Melvin Windsor Obituary
Surfside Beach
Melvin "Gene" Windsor, 74 of Surfside Beach, SC suddenly passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014.
Born in Rockville, MD, he was the son of the late Alvin and Ruth Windsor. Mr. Windsor had retired from the United States Park Police, the Horry County Police Dept. and Wal-Mart.
Surviving are the love of his life and wife of 42 years, Maureen Windsor; sons, William and Julie Homan and Keith and Jaclyn Windsor; daughters, Kim and Dave Gabel, Debra and Stan Fail, Kerry and Mark Brown and Gina and Jerry Greenwood; sixteen grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; brothers, Donald and William Windsor; sister, Janet Thompson; numerous nieces and nephews and his many dogs. His son, Kenny Stratton, daughter, Tina Scott and brother, Richard Windsor all preceded him in death.
Services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. The family will receive friends from Noon until 2:00 before the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101.
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Memories and Condolences
for Melvin Windsor
mike wilson
August 21, 2025
thanks for the chance to re-remember a good and brave man.
mike wilson, USPP badge number 359.
michael wilson
August 21, 2024
A brave man who loved justice and never failed his duty.
michael wilson
August 21, 2022
He was the rare authentic hero. Some of us wont forget him. Michael Wilson. USPP alumnus
September 4, 2014
I remember Gene well because we were in the same Park Police induction class. I worked with him for two or three years before a transfer to ranger series, NPS. He was a good man and a fair minded man. Of course he would have dogs. We had a few beers while he was going through a difficult divorce. He didn't say much but it was hurting him. I was not at all surprised to find him in national news in 1982, featured for his heroism. He was just that kind of guy. He was one of the good ones. Sincerely, Michael M. Wilson
PS, I'm in the front row in our class graduation photo is he still has that somewhere. God bless him.
Butch Stith
August 31, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. He was a fantastic person who always had a smile on his face. I will miss seeing him at Wal-mart. My prayers are with his family and friends. The law enforcement community has lost a great friend. He will be missed.
cheryl faile
August 29, 2014
Maureen and family, i am so so sorry I enjoyed working with gene while we were at the surfside pd, he was outgoing and a people person, my prayers are with you and the family.
John & Debbie Lloyd
August 29, 2014
To Maureen and family, John and I send our most sorrowful regrets and all our love to you. Gene was a remarkable man, he helped people all his life. He was one of the finest police officers that Surfside Beach ever had and it was an honor to Chief Lloyd to have had Gene serve under his term in office. May your grief be soften by knowing that he was loved by many people.
August 28, 2014
Thank you for your heroic service following the Air Florida crash. Rest in Peace.
Denise Adams
August 27, 2014
I will always cherish my days working with Gene and I loved that great smile. Terry and I will always love you both for helping us find Garrett. Our deepest sympathy for your whole family.
Scott Crittenden
August 27, 2014
A great man the lifted the hearts of America. Thank you.
August 27, 2014
I only had three visits with you and your wonderful wife, and I enjoyed talking with you. I felt a friendly and family ordinated presence about you. Your daughter Kim, and husband Dave, and daughter Crystal are exceptional friends (neighbors).
I would like to extend my sincere
condolences to your family. Jan Meyers
August 27, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosemary Lamoureux
August 26, 2014
We will surley miss your friendship, you always had a smile to share with everyone. We had a lots of good times & laughs with you & your lovely wife Maureen. knowing you was a great gift to all of us. we will miss you always but most of all when we go dancing. Love Rosemary, Maggie, Joan, Mark & manny manny more friends.
August 25, 2014
David & Teresa Williams,
We will miss you smiling face at the entrance to Walmart. You are a inspiration and most kindhearted man we have had the honor of knowing the past few years. God bless & our hearts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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