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Bro. Ricky Howard

July 24, 1960 — March 2, 2026

Starkville

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Bro. Ricky leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 26 years, Dr. Zel Talley-Howard, PhD; Daughter, Shelia Braxton (Deborah Mackin) of Atlanta, Georgia; Son Jarvis Talley, (Dr. Shewanna Talley, PhD) of Atlanta Georgia; Grandchildren: Attorney Donald Pinckney, Kansas City, KS; Attorney Christopher Pinckney, Brooklyn, NY; Tyra Talley Little Rock, Arkansas, Maia Talley, Joia Talley, Kia Talley, Atlanta, GA; Jamil Mackin, Nashville, TN; Sisters-in-Laws, Yolanda Shannon-Albert (Paul) Chicago, IL.; Dr. Vickie Shannon, M.D., Houston, TX.

Siblings: Robert Cummings, Sammy Ellis, Marvell Howard (Edith) – all from Starkville, MS; Fran Howard, Houston, TX; Lora Hogan, Rhonda Mobley; Joseph Howard (Nichole) – all from Starkville, MS. Three Living Aunts: Mary Martin, Katy TX; Shirley Smith Indianapolis, IN; Bethene Kitchen, Maywood, IL. Nieces & Nephews: Tammi, Monique, Shimada, LaShaundra, Markista, Georgio, Brittany, Christopher, Jacolby, Javian, Jalin, Jospeh II, Ryan, Sonya, Valerie, Zwondrikus, Zwonquavias. Great Nieces & Nephews: Kayla, Kennedy, Kelvin, Jamarquis, Taylor, Janariyah, Ashton, Kaileigh, Amariyon, Jordan, Bobbi-Alexis, Brelynn, Jocelynn, Brooklyn, Georgio Jr, Kaison, Jacolby Jr, Jaceyon, Jahmir, Shay, Miah, Nakyi, Zwondrikus, Jr., Brayden, and Tyler; Great-Great Nieces & Nephews: Karlee, Jayla, Khy’Ior, Antoine.

Brother Ricky also leaves a Host of Cousins, Friends, Church, and Community Family Members.

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