Mr. Arthur El-Amin

EL-AMIN, Mr. Arthur - Age 93, passed away Friday, April 11, 2025, at Medilodge of Capital Area, Lansing, MI. Family hour 10:30 AM Saturday, April 19, 2025, from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with a memorial service commencing at 11:00 AM. Interment Flint Memorial Park Cemetery, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home 10:30 AM Saturday. Mr. Arthur El-Amin was born April 15, 1931 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, the son of Mary and Fleming Hodge. Anyone who knew my dad, knew how much he loved to talk. No, correction. He loved to teach! In fact, when I was young he taught so often that I either wanted to faint or run. I was sick of wisdom! He used to tell me Daughter, “ride the bicycle (balance) and keep my shoes lined up (discipline).” I admired his sense of humor. Although he admitted once that he sometimes laughs to keep from crying. I also admired his strength, courage and drive for entrepreneurship. In 1969, he and his brother, Johnnie co-owned Soul Beat Records #2. Afterwards, he owned Soul Beat Records #3, Soul Beat Records #7, El-Amin’s Gift Shop and El-Amin’s Arcade. He was a photographer and he and his wife, Winnie, used to restore old photographs. He taught his daughter Linda how to develop pictures in his dark room. He taught children in the community how to make incense and African Necklaces. Mr. El-Amin was community conscious too. He organized and lead “Walk Against Crime”, “Peoples March”, “Meet The Candidates”, “AMCOP” and Flint Townhall Meeting. In his later years, he spent a lot of time watching religious and political podcast. I could sense the fire in his spirit but his 93 year old human body wasn’t up to the task. His body expired. But his spirit did not. RIP Daddy Dearest. I’m sure Allah is pleased. Mr. Arthur El-Amin leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, Linda Hodge-Terrell of Lansing, MI; son, Clearthur Hodge of Saginaw, MI; grandchildren, Kenny and Kenya Finnel, both of Midland, MI; 3 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Hodge and Margaret (Larkin) Muwwarkil, all of Flint; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends including, god-granddaughter, Caron (Star) Darkins; friend and barber, Bro. Mahir Rashid and friend, Bro. Muhammad Salim, all of Flint. Mr. El-Amin was preceded in death by his wife, Winnie El-Amin; parents, Mary and Fleming Hodge; brothers, Flenory, Roy, Gene and Johnnie Hodge; sisters, Betty Hodge and Clora Williams; and son-in-law, Rudy Terrell. The family would like to express special thanks to the entire staff of Medilodge, from maintenance to the driver. And especially the 500 Hall. My dad was very satisfied with his care and I was too. Thank you from my heart.

Mr. Arthur El-Amin

April 15, 1931 - April 11, 2025