Melvin Larry Longshore of Pomaria, SC passed away at his residence September 10, 2026. He fought a battle with cancer fiercely with the help of faith and family for the past 18 months.

Born August 4,1941 to Annie Laurie Bouknight and James Wilson Longshore. He was a very loving and caring husband to Peggy Reese Longshore.

He dearly loved God, his family, and friends near and far. He was blessed to have two families who he loved dearly and equally.

He was a member of New Hope Methodist Church. He served Newberry Electric Coop as president and CEO for 26 years. As well as Southside Electric Coop in Crewe, VA for almost 10 years until his retirement. He served his country in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He attended Clemson while it was still a college. This is where you could find this dedicated Clemson supporter on any Saturday the tigers were playing.

He is survived by his wife, his daughter Melissa (Stan) Humphries, a son Eric Dean Longshore, and two stepsons Kevin (Susan) Sanders and Todd (Lisa) Sanders.

He had 3 grandchildren Bailey Humphries, Delaney Humphries, and Sullivan Longshore. He had step grandchildren, Amber (Tony) Bobo, Amanda (Adam) Brewer, Adam (Kendyl) Hudgens, Courtney Sanders, Reese Sanders, and Konnor (Brittney) Sanders. His step great-grandchildren were Elijah (Sara) Brewer, Malakye Brewer, Benjamin Bobo, Randi Hudgens, Saylor Hudgens, and Tucker Sanders. He had one step great great grandson, Paxton Brewer.

He is predeceased by his parents, a twin brother Harry Longshore, a son Kyle Longshore, and a stepdaughter Charlotte Berry.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday, September 14, 2026, at the McSwain-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Newberry Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.

Memorials can be made to his church, New Hope Methodist, 3777 New Hope Road, Pomaria, SC 29126 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-3000 to help other warriors like him.

We would like to give thanks to Three Oaks Hospice. A special thanks goes to Chelsea, Elena, Liz, Jill, and Kiare for their love and care.

The pallbearers will include Kenneth Floyd, Robert Davis, Buddy Livingston, Robbie Knight, Pat Longshore, Todd Sanders, and Adam Hudgens.