Jewel Felton Fillingame, 88, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia, Mississippi, with Bro. Chris Turnage officiating. Interment will follow at Singley Cemetery in Columbia. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Mr. Fillingame deeply loved his family and was known for his strong work ethic and independent spirit. His working years included employment with Ashland Oil. He enjoyed gardening, caring for his yard, watching sports, and spending time on Facebook.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Fillingame and Ollie Mae Thomas Fillingame; his child, Felton Wayne Fillingame; and three brothers, Houston Fillingame (Carolyn), Victor Junior Fillingame, and Jerry Fillingame (Donna Gail).

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hilda P. Fillingame of Denham Springs, Louisiana; his daughter, Sherry Crum (Terry) of Denham Springs, Louisiana; his brother, David Fillingame of Columbia, Mississippi; his grandchild, Kelli Crum of Denham Springs, Louisiana; Nita Mae Patterson of Columbia, Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Chris Turnage and Lucas Stringer.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is entrusted with the arrangements. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.