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  August Moon, born Alexander Randolph on August 7, 1937 in Blackwell during the Great Depression in the Jim Crow Era, was a fierce advocate for social justice. Throughout his life, he remained committed to his community in the Southside and he became affectionately known as the “Mayor of Hull Street”. As a devout Christian, he understood the importance of service as demonstrated by his membership in the U.S. Navy, Crusade for Voters, Hull Street Merchants Association, Rainbow Coalition, United Struggle Movement, and Stop The Violence Campaign. 

Moon also enjoyed success as an entrepreneur and entertainer – releasing albums as “Mr. Wiggles”, operating recording studios and record labels such as Sound of Soul, Urban Beat and Golden Triangle, owning venues such as Soul on Ice, Taste of Honey and Mr. Wiggles Restaurant best known for the “Wiggle Burger”, and producing hits such as “Seven Minutes of Funk” with The Whole Darn Family, which is one of the most sampled songs in hip hop music. He also hosted a radio show and public-access television show called “Tell It Like It Is” where he often reminded viewers that if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. 

As a lover of hats, Moon wore many, as expressed through his many monikers, which also included “Little Red”, “Dickie Diamond”, "Chief Comrade", and “Mouth of the South”. He lived his life fully and his family finds peace in knowing that his rest was well-earned. His family appreciates the outpouring of love and support as they’ve been comforted to see that he was beloved by many in Richmond and beyond. He will be remembered as a loving and committed son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, friend, mentor, dog lover of his adored poodle “Fluffy” – and so much more. 

His loved ones were lucky to have had him for 85 years, and now, as he joins the ancestors, they trust that his legacy will live on through them all.