Jessie Snellings

Obituary For Jessie Snellings

JESSIE SNELLINGS of Columbus, Georgia; was born on April 15, 1943. He departed this life on July 21, 2019.

He was raised in New Bedford, Massachusetts. After graduating from New Bedford High School, he joined the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1961-1965. During that time, he was Golden Gloves Boxing fighter in the Air Force.

He moved back to Columbus, Georgia in 1972. For over 20 years, he was a highly skilled long-haul Truck Driver with Watkins Truck Company on Victory Drive. He also worked for Georgia Power Company as a truck driver delivering transformers and utility poles. He officially retired in 2009.

Jessie was proceeded in death by his parents: Obbie Snellings Sr. and Estella Walker; brother: Obbie Snellings Jr. His memories will be celebrated by his wife of eighteen years, Pamela Snellings; daughters: Sarah Joyce Glover, and Tasah Snellings; sons: Jessie Snellings, Kris Rutherford, Marcus(Takara)Snellings, Wyndell(Starr) Snellings, and Jessie Ta’ron(Madalyn) Snellings; grandchildren: Tamesia Johnson, Tenesha (James) Ruffins, Terrell (Larry) Wright, Teontia Johnson; great-grandchildren: Tichina (James) Hall, Tandrieka Francois, Vonnesha Francois, and Telera Johnson; one brother: Willie H. Snellings Sr.; niece: Gail Snellings; nephews: Willie H. Snellings, Jr.,(USMC Ret), Reginald K. Snellings (Navy Ret); faithful companion, his dog: Setto and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss him dearly.