Julius Andrew Burt

Julius Andrew Burt, age 60, passed on December 6, 2024. He was born December 31, 1963 to James Andrew and Ellaweas Burt in Flint, Michigan. Growing up he was also known as “Ju”, and “Ju Ju”. He attended Flint Public Schools including Doyle, Kennedy, and Walker Elementary (where he attended honor classes two days a week with childhood and lifelong friend Marty Embry), Longfellow Junior High, Flint Central High, and Chattahoochee Technical College in Georgia.He was the proud father of his only child Julius D. Burt and grandfather of Royal Greyson Burt. He was so proud when he learned of the birth of Royal and made his way to meet him immediately before he even made it home. Not long ago he took Julius and Royal to the Atlanta Zoo when they were in town visiting with him.Julius dedicated his life to public service. He joined the US Army in 1983, graduating bootcamp at Fort Dix Army Base, in New Jersey. During his time in the military, he met the love of his life at Fort Riley Army Base in Kansas and married Florence Renee Burt on October 12, 1985. Julius and Renee served abroad together in Germany for four years. During their tour, the Berlin Wall came down. Julius was an absolute Patriot. In fact, Julius enlisted in the Army twice. He was a proud veteran receiving medical services from Veterans Atlanta Healthcare. Julius continued his life of public service after the military by working at the Genesee County Juvenile Justice Center where his mother Ellaweas Burt retired from after 30 years of service. He completed his CNA and served seniors in long term nursing and hospice care. His most recent public service was working as an EMT with Metro Atlanta Ambulance Services where he provided 911-Emergency Ambulance Services and Alternative & Non emergency transport services. His favorite spot in the house growing up was lying under the dining room table to watch tv. He loved to perform songs and dance at the family house parties growing up on Chippewa. Julius was an athlete and an avid sports fan. Growing up he played in the CANUSA games which was a three-day annual international sports competition between the sister cities of Hamilton Ontario, Canada and Flint, Michigan, United States. One of his favorite pass times was watching sports and talking about games especially with his nephew Lamar. His favorite NBA team was the Detroit Pistons and his favorite NFL team was the Pittsburgh Steelers. He grew up using his brother Perry’s weight equipment in the basement on Chippewa. It was no surprise when he added certified personal trainer to his repertoire. He was sociopolitically astute, appreciated scholarly debate, and board games like Trivia Pursuit. He had a great sense of humor and was quite witty. He loved his mom’s cooking. He enjoyed cooking smoked pulled pork. He loved family gatherings. He enjoyed hosting family members at his home in Georgia. One of his frequent sayings was “work hard, play hard” in that order. He enjoyed having a 2 person dance party on Saturdays with his wife Renee dancing to songs like Lady, Do Me Baby, and I like to Fly Away.Two of Julius’ favorite scriptures were “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’, Matthew 5:23 and Power comes to those who have faith in the Lord, Ephesians 1:19.He leaves to cherish a legacy of strong Black men through his son Julius and grandson Royal; Sisters: Belinda, Ramona, Cheryl; Brothers: Robert and Rodney and a host of nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces and nephews, cousins, and his mom’s sister, special Aunt Lula Faye Vance. His closest lifetime friend, Marty Embry and his dog Emmy who's been adopted into a loving family in Georgia.He was preceded in death just over a year ago by his wife Renee and life partner of nearly 40 years, parents James and Ellaweas, his father and mother in law Mr. & Mrs. Harold and Madeline Austin, brother Perry Burt, and nephew Rodney Octavius Brandon.The family would like to thank the Dogwood Cremation Services of Georgia, and special friend Angela “Beana” Counts Allen, the mother of his son, for her support during this time of loss and remembrance of the life of Julius Andrew Burt. Julius, you are forever in our hearts. You fought a good fight. It is time to rest. We love you.