Howard Spellman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Howard Spellman (Atlantic City, New Jersey), who passed away on February 13, 2026 at the age of 80. 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 Howard Spellman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hannah Spellman and Joshua Spellman; his siblings, Richard "Moe" Spellman, Larue McNair, Pauline Spellman, Robert Spellman, Charles Spellman, Henry Spellman, Nathaniel Spellman and Verona Tally; his cousin Henry Hinson; his friend Joseph "Jokey" Washington; and the mother of his children Maxine Poindexter.
He is survived by: his friends, Jimmy Alan, Vivian Hayes, Rita Krall, Jimmy Powell, David Mason, Leonard, Marcia Lightell of New Orleans, George, Rainelda Mollineaux and Albe Peyton; his daughters, Shanda and Ayanna Poindexter; his grandsons, Cedric and Jeremiah Poindexter; his great grandchildren, Cedric Poindexter, Jr., Kaleb Poindexter and Amiah Poindexter; his sister-in-law Mildred "Mickie" Spellman; his caregiver Yvonne "Cookie" Jones; his godson Marc Mollineaux; his nephews, Donald Spellman and Darren "Ramee" Tally; and his niece Mona Tally. He is also survived by other nieces, nephews and friends.
