Henry Clay Spellman

Henry Clay Spellman fell asleep peacefully in death at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. Henry was born to the late William Henry Spellman and Onella (Green) Spellman in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Henry was preceded in death by his wife - Willie Mae Spellman, his brother-John Henry Spellman and his sister - Shirley Spellman. He is survived by 2 sons; Keith Spellman (Leeshur) of Brooklyn, NY and Lorenzo Spellman of Franklin Park, NJ; a brother; William Henry Spellman, 2 grandchildren; Eliadia Spellman, Mechal Spellman and a great-grandson, Dashaun Spellman; as well as a host of nephews, nieces and cousins. And not to forget his many, many, "special friends" who like family gave of their time and resources to prepare meals, deliver spiritual reading materials, visit his home to watch JW broadcasting and regularly called to offer encouraging words. In 1964, Henry moved from Norfolk, Virginia to Brooklyn, NY. He worked as an accountant for the General Services Administration branch of the Federal Government. In 1981, he early retired from government to devote time to helping people to learn about Jehovah's promises to bring an end to death and suffering. For over 50 years, he enjoyed helping the members of the Rogers and now Ebbets Field congregation in Crown Heights. Last year, he was overjoyed with attending the reunion of the Rogers congregation. His interests included bible reading, giving bible lectures, officiating wedding ceremonies, traveling, talking for hours with his family on the phone and eating southern cuisine especially "smoked" sausages. Despite a decline in health, Henry took comfort in the words at Hebrew 6:10 which says "God is not unrighteous, so as to forget your work, for He is my Father, my God, my Friend". He wanted us to continue exerting ourselves with helping others learn about Jehovah and staying close to Jehovah as we live in critical times. As many know, He left clear instructions for us to remember him but not to spend time mourning his death because we will be reunited with him in paradise. "Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out" -John 5:28,29

Henry Clay Spellman

February 1, 1925 - August 28, 2018