Ricky Howard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ricky Howard (Starkville, Mississippi), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 2, 2026 at the age of 65. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ricky Howard to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Dr. Zel Talley-Howard; his children, Shelia Braxton (Deborah Mackin) of Atlanta, Georgia and Jarvis Talley; his grandchildren, Attorney Donald Pinckney of Kansas City, KS, Attorney Christopher Pinckney of Brooklyn, NY, Tyra Talley, Maia Talley, Joia Talley, Kia Talley of Atlanta, GA and Jamil Mackin of Nashville, TN; his sister-in-law Yolanda Shannon-Albert (Paul); his siblings, Robert Cummings, Sammy Ellis, Marvell Howard (Edith), Fran Howard of Houston, TX, Lora Hogan, Rhonda Mobley and Joseph Howard (Nichole); his aunts, Mary Martin of Katy, TX, Shirley and Bethene Kitchen of Maywood, IL.; his nieces and nephews, Tammi, Monique, Shimada, LaShaundra, Markista, Georgio, Brittany, Christopher, Jacolby, Javian, Jalin, Jospeh II, Ryan, Sonya, Valerie, Zwondrikus and Zwonquavias; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kayla, Kennedy, Kelvin, Jamarquis, Taylor, Janariyah, Ashton, Kaileigh, Amariyon, Jordan, Bobbi-Alexis, Brelynn, Jocelynn, Georgio Jr., Kaison, Jacolby Jr., Jaceyon, Jahmir, Shay, Miah, Nakyi, Zwondrikus, Jr., Brayden and Tyler; his friend Church; Karlee, Jayla, Khy'Ior and Antoine.
