Melvin E. Bessinger

I left Charleston area with my parents long, long ago ('78), but I remember working out as a teen at the then new Nautilus Fitness Center in C'ton and meeting this friendly, older, distinguished looking man. The man was Melvin Bessenger. I learned later he was responsible for serving great food to a lot of folks and helped make the world safer for me to grow up and have a life. I would think of him and what I recall was one of his restaurants not far from Cooper River Bridge (on MtP side)...

Dear David and all of Melvin's family, we just learned of Melvin's death yesterday. So sorry to hear. You all mean very,, very much to us, and we shall miss him, also. Thank you for all you did for us while we lived in Charleston. Love to all of the family, Dianne and Art Earp

He will be miss! I worked on James island at Melvin's and savannah hwy.with for Mr. Bessinger! Great person and man ! Jay Game

my sympathy and prayers are with the bessnger family. thank you for creating a good company with good food.

Love and prayers for your precious family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To a great man and Bar-B-Q Legend. Thank you for your service to your country. You will be missed. My condolences to the Bessinger family.

Mr. Bessinger served as an example for all of us in how to love your family, serve your country, serve your community and be an example of how to run a business. He stood up for the Lord in ways that few do today. When we come to Charleston on vacation, it is always a privilege to eat at one of his restaurants. They are always packed with people and we love the Christian music playing. I kept one of his cups (with the 10 Commandments written on it) from my last visit and have it in my office....