Columbus Dwellingham Obituary (1954 - 2023)

Obituary Columbus Dwellingham was born on July 29, 1954 in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Nancy Means Dwellingham and Robert Dwellingham. He was the oldest of five children. Columbus received his formal education both the Grant Parish and Rapides Parish School System. After graduating High School, Columbus who was affectionately known as "Black" joined the United States Marine Corps. He proudly served his country until he was Honorably discharged in in 1972. He resided in California for a while after leaving the military and later moved to Mississippi where he then met the love of his life, Ida Mae McClanahan. The two dated for several years and later married on January 29, 2000. Columbus worked at Keesler Air Force base for 16 years. He and his wife later opened C&I Janitorial Services where they worked hand in hand until his health began to fail. In his down time, Columbus enjoyed fishing and playing chess. He loved his family and was a hard worker. On Monday, January 16, 2023, Columbus was called from labor to reward in Ocean Springs, Mississippi where he resided. Columbus was preceded in death by his parents; sister Hattie Marie Dwellingham and brother Leroy Dwellingham; son Jarvis Dwellingham; grandson Jarvis Dwellingham, Jr. and his mother in law Berkul Luton. Columbus leaves to mourn his life and legacy his wife of 23 years, Ida Mae Dwellingham; five children; son Cedrick Hurts(Tamika) of Alexandria, LA, Keltric Vaughn of Houston, TX(Pamela) and daughter DeAndre Bassett, (Eddie) Houston TX also Tyronda McClanahan(T.C.) of Ocean Springs MS and Christopher Burns of Ocean Springs, MS; Fifteen Grandchildren, Tajanae Metoyer, Theresa Nelson, and Derrick Swafford all of Alexandria LA. Sequoria Smith of Lafayette LA, Daorria Hammond of Pineville LA, Khalil Morgan and Kacion Vaughn both of Alexandria, LA Diajah Dwellingham of Alexandria, LA, Madisyn Bassett of and Emiah Bassett both of Houston TX, Jashawn Dwellingham of Lacompte LA, Deontae Wilkins of Baton Rouge, LA and Jaylen Gauthier of Dallas TX, Tyjae McClanahan of Ocean Springs, MS; daughter in law Sherwanda Dwellingham of Lecompte, LA; sisters Shirley Hammond of Alexandria, LA and Bertha Dwellingham of Alexandria, LA. Sister in law Lasharn Dwellingham of Alexandria, LA; his best friend Marvin Taylor of Biloxi, MS. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Please keep his family in prayer. ~Miller & Hill "The Funeral Directors"