J.E. Washington Funeral Services, Inc. - Youngstown

Obituary For Apostle Paul J. Pegues III

A homegoing celebration in honor of Apostle Paul J. Pegues III will be held Saturday May 27, 2023 at 10am at Mt Calvary Pentecostal Church 1812 Oakhill Ave in Youngstown, OH. Paul J Pegues III, was born to Paul J, Jr and Selena (Cobbin) Pegues on June 13, 1942 and raised on the Sharon Line of Youngstown, Ohio. He graduated from North High School in 1960 where he starred in football and track & field, winning the city championship in the high jump. He then went on to attend Youngstown State University, formerly known as Youngstown University, where he also played football. Paul was very athletic and had a strong love for sports. After college, he went on to play for the Youngstown Bulldogs (Youngstown Hard Hats) a semi-professional football team, and for the Soul Train Baseball team.

On September 1, 1962 he married his soul mate, formally known as Dorothy “Bobbie” Berry and together they had three children, nine grandchildren and fifteen great great grandchildren.

Paul worked for Wonder Bread Bakery, General Motors and retired from the Tamarkin Company, but his most treasured work was for the Lord. Paul Pegues was water baptized in Jesus name at the Mount Calvary Pentecostal Church on December 1, 1974, and filled with the gift of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues on February 4, 1975. He was mentored under the excellent leadership of the late Bishop Norman L. Wagner, and served on the Board of Trustees. There he developed a great love for the Lord and for his fellow man.

He coached football for the Mount Calvary “Mighty” Sons of Thunder little league football team. Paul, along with his best friend William “Bill” Crockett taught the boys toughness, discipline and biblical instructions.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his love of 60 years, Dorothy J Pegues; his three children, Paul Jerone (Kyowa) Pegues IV of Boardman, Selena Shirelle Pegues of Youngstown and Leslie Nicolle (Milton) Gage of Grove City, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Rhyan, Jordan, Micaela, Erica, Bryan, Chelsea, Kayla, Paul V, and Mylan; and fifteen great grandchildren, Rhyan Jr, Jaiden, Ariana, Nji’eem, Elijah, Casey, Kaleb, Nyah, Kassidy, Christian, Akira, Karter, Zy’erre, Jayce and Paul VI; sister Rose Lee Walker; nephew Rodney Walker and mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Berry; god-children, Amber Bright, Jeremy Morgan, Shayla Scott Blair and Lamar Underwood.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul J Pegues, Jr and Selena Cobbin Pegues; step mother, Inez Pegues; sisters Paulette Gardner and Barbara Jean Pegues.

The family will receive friends Friday May 26, 2023 from 4-6pm at the church and Saturday May 27, 2023 from 9-10am at the church.

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John 14:1-3 is a Bible verse that reads "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father's house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am." Grace & Peace Rev. Dr. Lewis W. Macklin II, Pastor Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church

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Mrs. Pegues, Family Members and Friends: I'm sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you during this difficult period. Please accept my sincere condolences. Mrs. Geraldine Clarke Dover, DE (former Geraldine Clark, North High School Class of 1960)

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"Coach Pegues" was a true example of how a man is supposed to be. His legacy can be seen in the many young men he has touched and lead. I would like to say thank you to the family for sharing and understanding his purpose with the youth. I love you Coach. To the family I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.

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Great Man of God, great coach, great friend. We will remember him and his dedication to everything he did. Our love and prayers to the family. Kip Holmes and family Doris D. Holmes

- Doris D. Holmes

Sending our deepest condolences and hoping you all find peace during this time. Love Teshia & Daitwan Eppinger

- Teshia Eppinger

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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