Elder Julian Claude Muldrow

Julian Claude Muldrow entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC. Born on December 26, 1933 in Sumter County, he was one of seven children born to the late Norman Penston Muldrow, Sr., and Ida J.Wheeler Muldrow. Julian was educated in the public schools of Sumter County and attended Lincoln High School. In 1971, he married the love of his life Mary Esther Lee; together they parented two children, Henry Stokes and Joyce A. Lee. Julian was raised in a Christian home and in his early childhood years became a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Sumter. In later years, he re-located to Newark, New Jersey where he resided for many years. While in Newark, he continued in the Faith and was a faithful member of Central Presbyterian Church, where he was ordained as an Elder. As a young man, Julian was taught masonry by his beloved father, Norman Muldrow. Upon that teaching, he developed a life-long career in masonry and became a master builder. He was well known among many for his pristine work. After many years away from home; in 2020, he decided to return to his home roots and the family settled in the Dalzell community. Julian along with his family re-joined Second Presbyterian Church in Sumter. He also served his home church faithfully in the office of an Elder. Julian was a hard worker and a devout family man. In his spare time and the family’s special gatherings, he was surrounded by his many grands and great-grands. After a hard work day, he enjoyed watching the evening news. But, if you knew Julian, you knew he was a great talker and often spent evenings sharing much conversation with his friends and neighbors. He will certainly be missed in his community. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Henry Stokes; siblings: Margaret M. Brown, Gloria Beasley, Ruby Fisher and Norman Penston Muldrow, II. Those left to cherish precious memories are his loving wife of the home, Mary Lee Muldrow; a daughter, Joyce Ann Lee, Sumter, SC; siblings, James (Patricia) Muldrow, NC and Almetta Merritt, NC; sisters-in-law Ruthell, Maggie, Ethel, Elease and Patricia; brothers in law Ashmore, John, Johnny and Richard; 8 grandchildren: Shamsudin Hakim, Jana B. Hakim, Tariq Hakim, Tawanna Lee, Jasmine Rasberry, Mildrena Rasberry, Harquan Rasberry and Keyonte Lee; 6 great-grands and a host of other relatives and dear friends Attention visitors, please adhere to the CDC Guidelines and wear masks white attending all services. Thank you! The family

Elder Julian Claude Muldrow

December 26, 1933 - December 21, 2023