EL-AMIN ~ Ruben Lee Russell El-Amin, 65, passed on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Arrangement Entrusted to HARRIS Mortuary, 2261 Edison Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, (904) 598-9808.

Ruben Lee Russell McCloud El-Amin was born on December 16, 1955, to the late Clifford Baron and Dorothy McCloud in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up in a nurturing and loving family that showed unconditional love to one another.

Ruben was educated in the Duval Public School System and attended Stanton High School. After graduation, he honorably served his county in the United States Army and then matriculated to the prestigious University of North Florida where he earned his Bachelor of Accounting degree. From UNF he served in an illustrious position with the City of Jacksonville in the Council Auditor Department for several years. He was a lifelong student, lover of knowledge, will be respected and missed by all.

Ruben met and married the love of his life, Suzette Franklin and they spent 42 years together, during this union 3 beautiful children were born.

Ruben started his own business, El-Amin & El-Amin Financial Services, where he effectively served his clients in their accounting needs after leaving the City. In 2014, he left Jacksonville to pursue a lifelong dream to live in the great city of Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked and established lifelong friends during his tenure at the Atlanta Journal Constitution and PeopleReady.

Ruben was well known in the community as a positive, hardworking, intelligent, and passionate person. He deeply cared for his family, loved interacting with his customers and was always motivated to help fight for the injustices that plagued his community.

Ruben had many interests and passions which included his love for fitness and health, playing tennis and handball, spending time, and playing sports with family, discussing free enterprise and politics.

Ruben departed this life on September 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Baron and Dorothy McCloud, paternal grandmother, Laura Powell, maternal grandmother, Idella Mitchell and brother, Baron McCloud.

Ruben leaves to cherish his memories: the love of his life, his loving wife of 39 years, Lula Suzette Franklin El-Amin; three children, Naajia El-Amin Barnes (Markin), Ruben El-Amin and Paul El-Amin; seven grandchildren, Adrien "Jasiah, Ruben "Justin", Paris, Maleah, Marae, Jolie and Serenity El-Amin; three brothers; Clifford McCloud, Prelton McCloud and William "Billy" (LaChele) McCloud; 7 sisters, Eleanor McCloud, Aletha Butler, Yvonne Buggs, Stella Johnson, Della Walker, Paulette Williams and Patty Way; mother-in-law, Barbara Franklin; sister-in-law, Susan Thomas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins (a sweet cousin Laura Pate) and loving friends.