Jesse Weathers

Humber, Iii

Obituary

Jesse Weathers Humber, III, 75, of Tifton passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Doctor's Hospital in Augusta. A funeral service will be held for Mr. Humber on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at The Leroy Rogers Center in Tifton with Pastor Matt Strevel officiating. The family will accept friends and guests beginning at 6:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.

Born February 25, 1951, in Tifton, Mr. Humber was the son of the late Jesse Weathers Humber, Jr. and Harriett Florence "Flo" Humber.

He was a 1970 Tift County High School Graduate and Alumni of Woodward Academy in Atlanta. He attended Ben Hill Irwin Technical College and Santa Fe Junior College in Gainesville, Florida.

He was an Electronic Technician by trade, and he was employed at numerous businesses in Florida and Georgia including The Pub, Radio Shack, and Taylor Made. He also worked in the construction industry while living in Gainesville, Florida.

Jesse was a huge fan of Rock Music and was an accomplished Saxophonist during his tenure as manager of the Tift County High School Marching Band. An avid Coin Collector and classic car enthusiast, Jess held positions in the Tiftarea Antique Automobile Club and the Tiftarea Coin and Collectible Club. Jess was instrumental in forming and held official positions in the Tifton Mopar Club and was an avid Dune Buggy and home and auto stereo enthusiast. Jess has installed many stereo home and auto systems for customers in and near Tifton.

Jess was instrumental in reactivating local interest in Numismatics leading to several years of the Tiftarea Coin Show. He was a true Audiophile and excellent Numismatist, holding extensive knowledge of collecting and grading Collector Coins, his favorite Silver Dollar coins. Although born with a physical handicap, he managed to work rather than depend on other sources for his income.

Jesse was an active member of The Road Church attending services regularly until he was plagued with many health issues.

Mr. Humber is survived by his wife, Rebecca "Becky" Smith Humber of Tifton; one brother, Tommy Humber; and a nephew, son of Tommy Humber.