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for Paul Sketchley
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Bill Iskra
October 3, 2023
My daughter Cheryl Miller went to be with the Lord on March 8 , 2014 . I am sure that because of her faith in Jesus Christ , and Paul's faith in Jesus Christ, that he was among the people who welcomed her into Heaven .
Don Huffman
October 2, 2023
I still continue playing bass at my church, always remembering his bass mentorship and his love for Jesus. Now with his wife Joy.. love you brother..dh
Don Huffman
October 2, 2022
Remembering my beloved friend Paul...
Still playing bass, now at my new church and visualizing him there with me, praising Jesus..
Don Huffman
October 2, 2021
Miss my brother! But he is in a good place with our Savior!
DonHuffman
October 2, 2020
Remembering my good friend And brother in Christ Paul. He was ”instrumental” in my playing bass for Jesus also. Remembering our great conversations, fellowship and breakfasts. Now he is in the heavenly worship band, yet still on our hearts...thank you Lord for friends like this!
Donald Huffman
October 2, 2019
Just remembering a good friend and fellow lover of Jesus, one who inspired me to take up my bass and play for the Lord (also).
d Huffman (now a Texan)
October 21, 2010
Dear Friend. I know that Paul was a wonderful man. After all, he choose you. I didn't know him very well but I loved him because I knew he was so good to you. You were blessed to have him and will be blessed in his absence by the One who holds him tenderly in His hands. Love, Judy Morasci
David & Anna Hymes
October 15, 2010
Marylen and family -- our love and condolences stretch out to you across the distance and the years. May God be with you in the coming days as we remember that Paul is in God's presence. Be comforted by the presence of the Holy Spirit.
David and Anna
Steve Cox
October 15, 2010
Marylen Joy, JT, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. We will remember him as a husband, father, fellow brother in Jesus, and a great bass player with a wonderful sense of humor. I know you will miss him in the days and years ahead, may God fill the void in your hearts.
Love Steve and Sherry
Jeff Ragan
October 13, 2010
Joy & JT, What a shock to hear of Paul's passing. My heart goes out to you guys in your sudden loss.
Me an Paul in SF at his mom's memorial
Don Huffman
October 11, 2010
Dear Joy, JT and the rest of the Sketchley and Couchman family. I give my praises to God our Father for knowing some of this God Centered family. I have known Paul and Joy a short 10 years. I will dearly miss the his wonderful bass lines, passion for music, and the vocal praises from the congregation (from Paul). Paul was my inspiration to start playing bass again (even with the ALAG worship band periodically). I will miss his fellowship and brotherly company and prayers over the years. It was with sadness, yet joy, to come up to Eureka to see Paul a month ago.. We will miss this wonderful brother in Christ, yet now heaven has one more big hearted angel..
brother don
October 10, 2010
Dear Joy and Gibb,
"Molly", "Duncan", and Barbara want you to know that you are very much in our thoughts, and we send our Love.
Always so nice to see you on our doggie walks!
Gary Schoenbrun
October 9, 2010
Well Brother Paul, what can I say...
We talked about this day. We talked about it 30 years ago! Inbetween sales calls, managers barking at us, and customer service issues, you told me, Gary, "God Loves You!". Yep, that's what you told me. I was the youngest salesmen at the oldest furniture company in California, the NEW generation come to take away the older generations jobs. But that was not my intent, I just needed a job.
For 2 years I was oppressed by The Pro's. Yelled at, lied about, kinda abused...But you just smiled and said, "don't worry Gary, God Loves You".
It was always that way with you Paul. Love, kindness, unselfish concern for others. (Geez, what's with this Paul guy? He's a bit crazy). By 1985 I was on my way to Israel to find out about Paul's God. I read a 100 books if not more, and of course had many, many, discussions, lunches, and even a beer or two with my best buddy, Paul.
Always you were there. When my mom passed, you were there. When my wife & I split, you were there. Always on time and ready with a smile. Now, you would think me sad today (that being those who don't understand) but I'm actually quite happy for my Brother. Heck, he's experiencing the Presence of God, and choirs, and ancient friendships with the like's of another Paul in The City of God, and best of all...all the food you can eat without gaining a pound!
Sad, no not me. But to my dear friend Joy & Family I am sad for they are missing a great and wonderful man. I can only imagine such loss.
But this is for just a moment. He's there, waiting, TRULY waiting. As one Saint stated, waiting for your "epic reunion". So let it be that we should all have to wait just a moment longer, not only to see my friend Paul, but at last The Maker of All Things...
The Prince of Peace.
May God grant us all the priviledge of what my Brother Paul has already received. Life Eternal.
We love you Paul.
Your good buddy, Gary!
Jean Hayes
October 9, 2010
Dear Joy & JT,
In a world full of negativity and fear your husband and father was a true "Light" in a dark place...The Joy of the Lord came through him loud and clear. We loved Paul here in this life and we look forward to spending eternity with him when our time comes. We are priviledged to have known Paul and to minister in song for the almost 2 years he was with Celebration Band Ministry. One of his greatest loves was to minister at Pelican Bay State Prison and to lead others to the saving knowledge of Christ. Many souls have been touched by his love and unspeakable joy that the Lord manifested through him on a continual basis. We miss Paul already on this side of eternity but we will continue to carry the Gospel of Christ that he so dearly loved and trusted. Paul was truly a "man after God's own heart" and made an impact on everyone who spent any time with him at all. I pray you will take comfort in knowing that he is with His Lord and with his family that preceded him and that he will now be a part of the cloud of witnesses that intercede for you in this life. God Bless you both and know that Pastor David and I are here for you in whatever way we can be. All our Love, Pastor David & Jean Hayes & the Celebration Fellowship family.
October 8, 2010
Dear Joy, at a time like this words always seem to fail me but I want you to know that I'm thinking about you and I am pretty certain Paul is with somebody who loves us all so very much and will take very good care of him until you face the epic reunion with him that will surely take place in "Gods time:. Tami
October 8, 2010
To Joy and the Family of Paul Sketchley ,
I felt very blessed to play the piano on the Worship Team with Paul at First Assembly of God . He had a knowledge of music and a skill on the bass that I recognized and whenever I arranged music for one of the songs , I could always count on him to play his part well . I remember him playing so well on the old hymns of Holy Holy Holy and Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus .He was willing to spend the time working on the arrangements which I chose . That meant alot to me .
My family I will always appreciate the most important quality that Paul had and that is that he was a shining example of a good Christian wherever he went . We rejoice that because of Jesus Christ , we will one day see Paul again .
Our hearts go out to you at this difficult time and we pray for your comfortt .
Bill and Susan Iskra
Jeremy Iskra
Cheryl Hunter
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