Gerald Lee Julian Sr.

Gerald Lee Julian Sr. NORFOLK - Gerald Lee Julian Sr., 85, was called from his home to be with the Lord Jesus in heaven on Saturday, June 26, 2010. He was the son of late Paul R. and Maude E. Julian (Atkinson). Growing up and attending schools in Norfolk, he always loved to play baseball and other sports. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force in World War II. He retired from the U.S. civil service as a Naval Air Systems Command Rep. Atlantic at the Norfolk Naval Air Station. He coached Community League sports teams. He served as an elder, officer, teacher and youth leader at Lafayette Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Homebuilders Class. Most of all, he was a good man, caring for his family and others throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice D. Julian and son, Gerald Lee Julian Jr.; brothers, Paul R. Julian and wife Nelma of Tappahannock, Robert E. Julian and wife Dorothy of Goldsboro, N.C.; cousin, Anna Keller; sister-in-law, Ann Finnell; many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend its warm thanks to Delores Badham and all his caregivers from Bon Secours Hospital and Home Care for all their compassion over the years. Visitation with family and friends will be at Holloman- Brown, Tidewater Drive Chapel, today from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be held at Lafayette Presbyterian Church Wednesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. followed by burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Lafayette Presbyterian Church, 1821 Lafayette Blvd., Norfolk, VA 23509.