Julius Casey Muhammad
Julius Muhammad Life Story
25 February 1969 –19 Dec 2022
Julius Muhammad was born in
Sacramento, CA on 25 Feb, 1969 to Florean Hope and Julius C. Herron Sr.
(deceased). His Mother later relocated to Denver, CO and married Danny Hope
(deceased) who helped to raise Julius and his older siblings.
Julius
received his primary education in the Denver Public School system, but
graduated from Buena Vista High School in Saginaw, MI. He later earned a
Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management at Metropolitan State
University in Denver, CO.
Julius
was a very devoted and active member of the Nation of Islam since before 1990
and loved photography. You could always catch him taking pictures at every
function he attended.
Julius
was also a very well respected and honorable man to not only his family but as
well as in any community he resided in. He most recently resided in Muskegon,
MI where he quickly connected with the residents with the intent to give them hope
and a voice to make a difference in the community where he was most recently
elected to the Muskegon Heights Board of Education. He was someone who grabbed
everyone’s attention as soon as he entered the room. He represented a
torchlight for Muskegon Heights and pledged to make the community a safe and
decent place to live. His goal was to develop a culture of learning &
intellect, to get rid of ignorance, jealousy, envy, and the lack of love that
divides us as a people.
He
was a loving father, husband, grandfather, son, brother, uncle who devoted his
life to his family and building people up to reach their highest potential. He
made a strong impact on many people’s lives. He will be truly missed by all be
came in contact with.
Julius leaves to cherish his memory 8 siblings, Julius Herron Jr. (Nora);
Victorville, CA; Stephanie Herror, Atlanta, GA; Noretta Edwards (Ernest),
Huntsville, AL; Omari Adika (Cheryl), Sacramento, CA; Regina Smith, Huntsville,
AL; Siobhan Dobson (Isaac), Texas; Dakota Hope, Denver, CO and Mia Hope,
Hanapepe, HI. His children, TaHasha Muhammad, Khaleefa Ameen, Farrakhan Ameen
(LaQuita), Ashia Muhammad, Khadir Muhammad and Sabir Muhammad. His
grandchildren, LaQwinn Ameen, Zy’Eirrah Ameen, Amilah Ameen and Eonte Tornes
and a host of nieces, nephews and beloved aunts, cousins and friends.
