Melvin Wilson Barber, Jr., 77, passed away on June 27, 2018. He served his country in the Air Force in Japan. He earned a bachelor's degree from InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico and an MS and a PhD from the University of Kansas. He was a professor of sociology at ASU, Pan American University, Laredo State University, Florida A&M University and Flagler College. Melvin is survived by his second wife, Rowena Noble, his three daughters, his first wife, Janet Barber, his uncle, his sister and a host of cousins, nephews and nieces. A Celebration of Life for Melvin Barber, Jr. will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018, at St. John Baptist Church in Hopkins, SC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harriett Barber House in memory of our Dad and sent to The Harriet Barber House, 3008 Twin Oaks Way, Columbia, SC 29209.