Dr. Julius Nelson Coles

May 3, 1946– December 8, 2025

Julius was born in Buffington, Pennsylvania on May 3, 1946 to Leroy and Jimmie Lu Coles where he worked as the neighborhood paperboy with his brother Louis. Julius started his long academic career by graduating from Uniontown High School in 1964. He was proud to be a HBCU graduate by completing his undergraduate degree at Fisk University with a degree in Biology in 1968. He continued onto Meharry Medical College and Harvard University to complete his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Master of Public Health, and Clinical Fellowship of Dental Ecology respectively.

Julius was preceded in death by his parents as mentioned previously, his siblings Leroy Coles, Julia Coles, James Coles, Louis Coles, and his nephew Christopher Coles. He is survived by his nephews LeeEric Coles, Timothy Coles, Robert Coles and his niece Melissa Coles.

Julius enjoyed being a much admired teacher within his profession of dentistry at Harvard University, Forsyth School of Dental Hygienists, Dimock Health Training Institute, Southeastern Technical Institute, and Boston University for almost forty years.

Julius retired as the Director of Dental Services for the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center/Services. He also enjoyed his time as Director at both Martha Eliot Health Center and Brigham Dental Group.

His passion was community engagement in the Arts and youth centered ministries and activities, which included: Do Drop Inn (a college support and encouragement ministry); the Messiah Baptist Men's Fellowship Choir; teaching piano to students; working as a volunteer with the Messiah Baptist Jubilee Federal Credit Union; serving as the principal lead for the Brockton-based Hallelujah Voices –a musical and theatrical organization producing many plays and musicals for over 40 years, and a long time dedicated member of the Messiah Baptist Church and other community musical entities.

In lieu of flowers, floral arrangements, or other perishable tributes, please consider contributing to Julius' passion and lifelong participation: the Messiah Music Ministry at Messiah Baptist Church of Brockton; ATTN: Pastor Alicia Johnson. Thank you!

 The Coles Family

Serivce will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/@messiahbaptistchurchbrockt1953

SERVICE INFORMATION

Memorial Service

Saturday-January 3, 2025 – 10:00AM

Messiah Baptist Church

80 Legion Parkway

Brockton, MA 02301

Interment

Melrose Cemetery

Spring of 2026