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Apostle Douglas Styles

Passed 08/27/2021

Obituary For Apostle Douglas Styles

Apostle Douglas Styles, 81, Pastor of the United House of Prayer For All People at 660 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC died on August 27, 2021. Apostle Douglas Styles was a native of Spartanburg, SC. Mr. Styles was the husband of Mrs. Catherine Brewton Styles. He was the son of the late Walker and Bessie Styles.

Mr. Styles was educated in the Spartanburg County Public School System and was an outstanding athlete in several sports. He graduated from Carver High School in 1958.

He was employed with Bulls Medical Clinic, and with Draper Corporation for fifteen years.

Apostle Styles was a Pastor for fifty-three years and a General Councilmen in the highest governing body of the church for over fifty years. He also served tirelessly as a Boy Scouts leader, State Youth President, Youth Pastor, Softball manager and Head Auditor for the United House of Prayer For All People for over forty years.

Survivors include: his loving wife of sixty-one years, Catherine Brewton Styles of Moore, SC; three daughters, Brenda Oglesby, Cynthia Woodruff both of Moore, SC and Tjuanda Wright of Atlanta, GA; one son, Douglas Styles, Jr. of Boiling Springs, SC; two sisters, Barbara Lyles and Juanita Davis of Spartanburg, SC; one brother, Thomas Styles of Los Angeles, CA; one aunt, Hazel Jackson of Spartanburg, SC; six grandchildren, Tiyika Oglesby, Ebony Oglesby both of Moore, Sc, Keonia Smith and Douglas R. Styles, III both of Spartanburg, SC, Giovanni Nelson and Gabrielle Nelson both of Atlanta, GA; thirteen great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

A Celebration of the Life of Apostle Douglas Styles will be held on:

Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the United House of Prayer For All People of Spartanburg, 660 S. Church St., Spartanburg, SC.

Monday, September 6, 2021 at 12:00 noon at the United House of Prayer For All People of Charlotte, 2321 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

The Honorable CM Bailey, Bishop will officiate.

Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 12:00 noon in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC.

The family will receive friends at 202 Wintergreen Terrace, Moore, SC.


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Peace. This is saint peeler from spfld ma. Sorry for your loss. I remember meeting you years ago. I always admired apostle styles. He was a great speaker. Love you.

I served in the funeral industry in Spartanburg and Elder Styles was always a pleasure to work with as we served the families within his congregation. What impressed me the most with him was, like his mother, Elder Styles was a 'people' person. He had time for everyone, no matter if you were his member or not. And if you visited the church for one of the services, it never mattered to him your denomination, he made you feel welcome. He will certainly be missed in Spartanburg. I considered him a friend and my prayer and love are extended to his family. Well done Elder, well done.....good night. Pastor Michael Buckson, Cedar Grove AME Church, Orangeburg, S.C.

This is Roy crook of white plains n.y.Iam expressing my most heart felt sympathy for apostle styles, someone whom I had the pleasure to have known most of my life,who was truly a compassiona man,a man of God.Iam sending my most heart felt condolences to his family,and to those who also was fortunate to have gotten the opportunity to share his spiritual side.He will be truly missed my sincere love to the House of prayer for all people.

To the Styles family, we sincerely send our deepest sympathy to the family. Our prayers are with you all and may God comfort and strengthen you today and days to come! The Irby family

On the behalf of The Evans family I send my deepest sympathy to the family of Pastor Styles family. I'm sorry I wont be able to attend the services but I want you all to know that you're in my prayers. I appreciate everything that you have taught me n I will always keep your memories alive with me in my heart. You will be truly missed. Love James Evans๐Ÿ˜ your band horn player for United House of ๐Ÿ™

Sorry for your loss may God Comfort & Grant Peace at this time. Brenda Lindsey & Residents of Georgia Manor Apartments.

Family at: I met Apostle Styles and his mom via my mother (Saint Elizabeth Hoover) some time ago when I sang and traveled with the McCollough Heavenly Bells. I assisted him one year in preparing for the softball banquet held in Charlotte, NC. He was a pleasant person. He never got too big to not speak whenever we passed one another. He shared so much history when called upon and he was truly genuine and DEDICATED. He will be missed. Family- I pray your pain will be eased. Forever cherish the memories (because they are precious). Saint Gloria Davis (Cookie), North Charlotte

I'm sending my sincere sympathy and condolences to the family. May God continue to bless and comfort you in this time. Apostle Styles will truly be missed!! No matter where he saw me during the Holy Convocation travel he would always greet me with a smile and a big hug!! Luv always Peaches Joyner and family

Mrs. Styles and family, Apostle Styles was so kind to me when went I was in storm years ago, I' will never forget him. My prayer are with you during this time. Kaye Hardy

To The Styles Family, I pray the Lord grants strength and comfort to all of during this very difficult time. Peace My Special Friend, Striving to make the floor Convocation Virginia during the 1970's, I asked Apostle Styles for a donation to help me reach my goal. He stated he was very low and had been traveling. I asked for a "penny"..he said "What?" I said give me a penny, if i get 99 more then I will have a dollar for you. He said I have not heard anyone ask for a penny since I was a boy. He reached in his pocket a pulled out $7.00. He said this is all I have on me. In asking for that penny you are my new special friend. I made my goal and gained a new friend. When traveling over the years we would greet each by saying "Peace special friend." I am glad God allowed our path's to cross. You've worked hard take your well earned rest. You truly were and always be a "Special Friend" Chavelia Tate Charlotte #2

Take you rest my friend, your kindness toward me will never be forgotten. Kaye Hardy

Our deepest sympathy to the Styles family during this time. Apostle Styles was my Pastor all my life. He will be missed by many,he was family to my family for many years sending love to St. Styles, Brenda, Cynthia, Twain and Nathan Your sister in Faith Georgianna Adams Ventura, Joseph Adams, Marion Adams

To Saint Styles and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. - St. Bedell White, Charlotte, NC

Apostle Styles knew his job and he did it well. Not only was he a pastor to his congregation, he instantly became a pastor to whomever needed a little more faith, or maybe someone who needed some encouragement. We remember him standing on the podium and speaking in his regular voice, and the spirit would just fall. He didn't have to raise his voice because he was heard already. He had a quiet power that resonated through the building. This great man of God will truly be missed. The Bilal family

Apostle Styles has went From labor to reward!!! May you find peace knowing he is resting with the Lord. - Neik Wynn-Miller

May the work you've done speak for you. Apostle Styles will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Styles family.

Apostle Styles was the perfect example of having faith in God and carrying out Gods work until his days were done. He had a loving spirit which was felt amongst all people. Rest In Peace Apostle Styles. My condolences to the family. Janie Miller Coleman Philadelphia PA

My heart is very heavy my condolences to the Styles family and church family as well. He was a great man of God.

I am deeply saddened to hear of this loss, my deepest condolences for the family. May God continue to keep you and comfort your family

Apostle Douglas Styles, has left a life of legacy and service, may his family and congregation find comfort in The Sustaining Grace of Jesus Christ. I've know Apostle Styles,and the Styles family since 1949, when they lived on the corner of Summit and Brush (now South Forest) Street. The Battle's fought the victory's won!!!! Rev. Dr. Booker T Sears, Jr Hackensack, NJ

With Deepest sympathy Elder Corrie & Lonnie Hosley

With Deepest sympathy Elder Corrrie- Lonnie Hosley

Apostle Douglas Styles will certainly be missed. Saint Styles you and The Family have our deepest sympathy. Heaven has gained an awesome Servant.Apostle Styles Kind Sir take your rest.

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

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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