Melvin B. Jennings, 94, of Coralville, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Coralville. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services in Winfield. Memorial services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be held at the Winfield-Scott Township Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Washington County Hospice in memory of Melvin. Online condolences may be left at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Melvin Burdell Jennings was born on June 3, 1931, in Louisa County, Iowa, the son of Clarence Albert and Margurite (Marion) Jennings. He was a graduate of the Wyman High School. Melvin proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War being stationed in France. He was a farmer in the Winfield area his entire life. Melvin was a member of the Winfield Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder, served on the Board of Directors for the Sunrise Terrance Care Facility and was also a member of the Winfield V.F.W. and American Legion and the church bowling league. Melvin raised Duroc hogs, showing them at many local fairs and also the Iowa State Fair and other state fairs. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and enjoyed boating on Table Rock Lake, bird watching, his rose gardens, woodworking, golfing, bowling, listening to music, reading and his car, but most of all spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
Melvin will be deeply missed by his wife of 70 years, Jane of Coralville; his children, Kevin Jennings of Quaqueston, Iowa and Kyle (Adrienne Publicover) Jennings of Walnut Creek, California and five grandchildren, Margaret, Ben, Jacob, Alec and Clare.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Connie Green and one brother, Myron Jennings.