Julian DeMarlo Foy

Julian DeMarlo Foy, Sr., aka JuJu, was born September 20, 1973 in Birmingham, Alabama to parents Julius Foy, Jr. and Edwina McKinney. He departed suddenly in Homestead, Pennsylvania on August 28, 2016. He attended school in Birmingham, AL and Homestead, PA. At the age of 11, he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined the Greater Emmanuel Apostolic Faith Church in Braddock, PA under the leadership of Minister Willie Lee Gibson. Also at that age, JuJu had a passion for break dancing which lead him to rapping. JuJu was an avid writer, artist, and rapper. JuJu wasn't just a rapper, he was also a good student, good athlete, and a great team mate. Though his passion for rapping in 2001 he released an album under the name Nikki Scarfa, titled "The Game is Pregnant With Me". JuJu loved people amd many people loved him. He was a very loving, caring, and compassionate person. He was the kind of man that would give you the shirt off of his back and the shoes off his feet literally. JuJu knew people from all over the world and many people often share their stories and experiences of joyful, unforgettable time with him. At a very young age he developed a natural ability to make people laugh, especially once you heard his distinct and oh so contagious laugh. Even in his hard times he found a way to smile through the pain of his life trials and tribulations, As quick as he was to make his friends and family laugh, he was even quicker to herald and defend them if he sensed the slightest despair. JuJu had a heart of gold and a fearless lion's courage. He refused to accept defeat and never stood without hope no matter the circumstances. Somehow he always saw the good side of things especially when no one else could. JuJu was preceded in death by grandfather, Eddie McKinney and Julius "Pete" Foy, Sr., and great aunt Gertrude M. Foy. He leaves to cherish his memories his children, sons: Julian Foy, Jr. and Kerrick Jordan; daughters; A'Leighsha Gibson, Pashanes Foy, Chances Foy and Juliet White; father: Julius Foy, Jr; mother: Edwaina McKinney-Tate (James); stepmother: Nanette Sims Foy; sisters: LaTawnia Foy-Pledger (Damon) and Julia Foy; brothers: Julius Foy, III, Jermaine Foy and Jaylan Foy; grandmothers: Beulah McKinney and Alice Foy, 8 nieces, 6 nephews, host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friend Joanie Tapia. JuJu also had several friends that meant the world to him that he truly adopted affectionately as "cousins".

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Julian DeMarlo Foy

September 20, 1973 - August 28, 2016