Melchior Jennings Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melchior Jennings of Columbus, Georgia, who passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melchior Jennings to show support.
Though Melchior may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Melchior touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Melchior "Mike" Jennings Sr. and Louise Jennings; and his sister Mary Colwell "Collie" Mullin (Martha "Billie" Jennings). He is survived by: his children, Mike Jennings III (Lauren) and Collie Spakes (Justin); and his grandchildren, Charlotte and Mason Jennings.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Striffler-Hamby Funeral Home (4071 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Trinity Episcopal Church (1130 1st Ave, Columbus, GA 31901). A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at the Parkhill Cemetery (4161 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907).