Jonathan Bruner Julian

I wanted to remember John again this year, 2019. He was a kind and good friend and classmate. Such a talented and intelligent friend who was kind to everyone.

To Jon's family, I was in the fifth - ninth grades with Jonathan along with about 23 other "gifted and talented" students as we were called back in the day. We were only in middle school when Jonathan and I were assigned a topic to debate in front of our class; we had a great debate. Jonathan always was kind, considerate, thoughtful and an excellent student. I will never forget our younger years and the large amount of time spent with the others in that particular group of children. All...

I was lucky enough to have taken clarinet lessons for several years from Jon. I can still remember his interesting stories about all of the things he had done and all the places he had traveled. When I graduated from high school, he gave me a photograph he had taken, and I still have it today. He was a wonderful person and a great musician and will be missed by all. I am blessed to have known him.

I was very fortunate to have taken clarinet lessons with Jon several years ago. He was not only an expert teacher and musician but also a gracious gentleman with a delightful sense of humor. It was always a treat to have a lesson with Jon. I am so saddened to hear of his passing and send my very best thoughts and wishes to Jon’s family.

Jon Julian was a talented musician and photographer, caring teacher, and wonderful man. We were proud to have him as a teacher at Jackson's Music Studios for many years. He was very kind, always pleasant, and a true gentleman. His passing is a tremendous loss to our community.

-Beth Rippey, Jackson's Music

Linda,
I am very sorry to hear of John's passing. I remember us playing in the Reynolds HS marching band. He always loved playing his clarinet. I am so glad that I had a chance to visit with him (and you) at the class reunion last October.

Linda,
I have many fond memories of riding from Hampton Va. to Winston-Salem while Jon and I were both in the TAC band at Langley AFB. We listened to a lot of opera!! I also remember with fondness his mother and father who made a bed for me many times on my pilgrimages to Wake Forest (where my future wife was in school). My prayers are with you and rest of Jon's family. This was a shock!!

Dear Linda,
I was so shocked to read of your beloved John's death in the newspaper today (9/11). Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers...Judy Jordan