Melton Lewis Jeffcoat

September 11, 1940 - October 4, 2020

Melton “Jeff” Lewis Jeffcoat, 80, died at his home in Myrtle Beach, SC on October 4, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Charlotte Gordon Jeffcoat; daughters Kathy Girod (Allen), Cheryl Qallab, and Jan Boyter (Jerry); grandchildren Heather Larsen, Brandon Schofield, Shannon Schofield, Charles Clark, and Tabatha Leard; great-grandchildren, Summer, Ezra, and Arlie; brother John Jeffcoat; and many nieces and nephews, all who loved him dearly. Born in Columbia, SC on September 11, 1940, Jeff was predeceased by his parents Charles H. Jeffcoat, Sr. and Thelma Anne Knox Jeffcoat Higgins; step-father Howard Higgins; brothers Charles H. Jeffcoat, Jr., and Robert F. Jeffcoat; and parents-in-law Charlie and Catherine Gordon. Jeff proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years before retiring to Myrtle Beach in 1985. During his time in service, he was stationed in Thailand, Hawaii, and Germany. He loved country music, crossword puzzles, tinkering with the latest technology, and being an Opa. Visitation will be from noon until 1 pm October 9, 2020 at Myrtle Beach Funeral Home, followed by a private service at 1 pm. Entombment with military honors will be at Hillcrest Cemetery at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Disabled American Veterans (https://secure.dav.org/site/Donation).