Julian Lamont Early, a longtime resident of St. Louis Center, Chelsea, MI, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of March 14, 2020 at the age of 59. Julian always knew that St. Louis Center was his home, and all the residents were all members of his extended family.

Julian was born in Detroit, MI on October 7, 1960, and he had been a resident of St. Louis Center since October 26, 1974. Julian’s smile could light up a room, and everyone loved him because he was such a “Gentle Soul.” He had a great love of sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings; and he also enjoyed bowling, dancing, Bingo, watching NASCAR racing on television, and Bible study. In previous years, he worked at Cottage Inn and Macaroni Grill in Ann Arbor through Michigan Ability Partners, and his last job was working in the dining room at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital – Chelsea.

Julian’s parents were Samuel Allen Early, Jr. and Marjorie Settles Washington, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his half-brothers, Walter House (Eleanor) of Reynoldsburg, OH, and Stuart House (Kathleen) of Orinda, CA, and brother, Allen Early III of Detroit, MI. Burial will take place at the Chattanooga National Veterans Cemetery in Tennessee. A memorial service will take place to honor Julian at St. Louis Center at a future date. Expressions of sympathy may be given to St. Louis Center, Chelsea. Donations are encouraged for St. Louis Center and the Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy.