Melvin Blissett Obituary
The family of Melvin Blissett (Oxford, Mississippi) announces his passing on September 3, 2026. Melvin, born on November 20, 1976, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Melvin Blissett or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his father Aaron Washington; his great-grandparents, Martha and Ivy Benjamin; his grandparents, Lillie Benjamin, Johnnie Ruth Washington, John Phillips and Aaron Washington; his nephew Kameron Pierson; and his brother-in-law Terrell Mullin.
He is survived by: his children, John Phillips, Ivy and Martha Benjamin; his mother Barbara Blissett; and his siblings, Kelvin Blissett (Penny), Theresa Woods, Candy Blissett, Tamara Blissett, Clara Blissett, Karon Tribit, Timothy Blissett, Terry Blissett, Kenta Blissett, Cordell Blissett, Shawn Santana, Anthony Davis (LaTrina), Aaron Washington, Jr. and Aaron Santana. He is also survived by his wife, his children, his mother.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the L. Hodges Funeral Service (721 Damascus Rd, Oxford, MS 38655). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Springfield Missionary Baptist Church (62 County Rd 106, Abbeville, MS 38601). A burial was held on Thursday, September 10th 2026 at the same location.
