Rev. Dr. Cleveland Paul Willis Obituary in Greensboro at Perry J. Brown Funeral Home

Obituary For Rev. Dr. Cleveland Paul Willis

Dr. Cleveland Paul Willis, Jr peacefully went to be with the Lord and Savior at his home in Summerfield, NC on Saturday, July 24 th 2021.

Paul, as everyone called him, joins his wife Mary Jane Roberts Willis in Heaven.

He was a loving husband and father of three children: daughter Deborah Willis Causey (Stephen) of Greensboro, his favorite child and the one writing this obituary, daughter Dr. Tamra Willis (Dr. Michael Pelton) of Virginia, and son Dennis Willis of Summerfield.

He was a wonderful grandfather (Paul Paul) to eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Born on December 14 th , 1932, in Harker’s Island, NC, he loved the coast and taking his boat out to fish around Cape Lookout Lighthouse. He enjoyed having his large family over for oyster nights. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Paul and Bertha Gray (Lewis) Willis.

He was a proud Veteran of the United States Air Force where he worked as assistant to the Adjutant General, and worked for the National Security Agency in Washington, DC. He was member of the “Flying Tigers”, a military group composed of pilots from Army, Air Force and Marines. Paul was very proud of his many accomplishments.

During his military service he graduated from Tennessee Technical University. After the military, Paul ontinued his education and receive bachelor’s degrees from Campbell University and Bowman Gray School of Medicine. He also continued for his Master of Divinity at Southeastern Baptist Seminary, followed by his Doctor of Ministry from Oral Roberts University.

Paul was the co-founder of Cathedral of His Glory with his wife Mary Jane. The Cathedral is a “mother of churches” where over a hundred independent churches came out including those in Central America. He was a devoted Christian and Senior Pastor for sixty years. He started many missions throughout Central America, changing many lives every day. His television show, “A Word from Glory”, reached millions each week. An author of numerus books, he enjoyed writing and telling many stories to all who would listen.

Special thanks to our friend Donna Coffer who sacrificed so much for him and his family. Family hour and visitation will take place, Saturday July 31 st , and the funeral to follow at noon at Cathedral of His Glory, 4501 Lake Jeanette Rd., Greensboro, NC. Private family interment will be in Morehead City. Donations may be made to Cathedral of His Glory in the name of Dr. Cleveland Paul Willis. “Little children love one another” -Paul

Services Entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109

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Pastor Paul as I called him was a excellent teacher and spiritual leader. I remember coming to the Cathedral many years ago and we would meet at the lodge for 5:30 prayer. I know he have a crown of GLORY for the many sheep that he led to great pasture. My prayers are with the Willis family and church family. Paula White

I remember going to that church ,hearing Pastor Paul ,when I was a kid ,he brought us so much understanding, And I really felt like I was apart ofthe Cathedral family .And He was a great teacher ,and a family man, and friend ,he was so Informational and he said all is welcomed in my father's house .He was a awesome pastor, and he cared about all his members, and I'll never forget him .He is one of the main reasons why I'm close to God today.He is missed and I know he's in heaven.

When I heard of Pastor Willis going to be with the Lord. I remember a sermon from him years ago on how glorious it will be to meet God and all the riches he will have. Enjoy Pastor Wills!

Pastor Paul was a great teacher of the scriptures. He will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to the family. May God Bless you and keep you all. Annie Bryant

Sending thoughts of sympathy and love to the family. He was a good man of God now gone home to be with his savior.
Sharon M Saunders

To the family. May you be comforted and strengthened during your times of bereavement. Dr. Willis was my pastor from 1987-1990. My most memorable times of Pastor Paul were those Saturday mornings when some of us would gather in his office at the Glory Lodge for prayer. Gone, but not forgotten. Betty A. Burnett

Pastor Wills was a strong Spiritual leader and teacher of the Bible. We all know that he is now rejoicing with Mary at the feet of Jesus Christ our Savior, our Redeemer and the lover of our souls. Praying that we will all meet again in Heaven. I pray that Pastor Paul Willis memory will be a blessing for all members of the Cathedral of the Glory, His friends and all the families he left behind in Jesus Christ Might Name, Amen. REST IN PEACE PASTOR.
Hilda Abimbola, DNP, Th.M. Bible Study Fellowship-Discussion Leader

Such a wonderful man that will be greatly missed by so many! He and Mary and Cathedral shaped so many lives including my own. His sermons were unmatched and the impact his church made on my life and so many others runs deep and I'll be forever grateful. Well done good and faithful servant! My prayers are with the entire Willis family. Xoxo-Molly (McLemore) Leck

To the family and the church family I am sorry for your loss now I rejoice with you and celebrate his life's work.

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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