Rev. Dr. Noily Paul Jr.

1935 - 2020

Rev. Dr. Noily Paul, Jr. departed this life peacefully at his home in Harvey, La. on Monday March, 30, 2020 as a result of natural causes. He was 84 years old and was born on Sunday April 21, 1935 to the late Rev. Noily Paul Sr. and Iola Smith Paul. His Christian walk began in St. James parish in the town of Moonshine where he was baptized at the age of 9 years old by the late Rev. Alcee Dennis at the St Luke Baptist Church. He received his early education in St. James and Orleans Parish Schools. He went on to further his education by attending Compton, Tulane, Loyola and SUNO colleges. He received a Bachelor of Divinity from Union Baptist Theological Seminary, a Master of Theology from Christian Bible College and a Doctor of Divinity from Universal Bible Institute. In 1963, he was called to the ministry and ordained at St. Rose Missionary Baptist Church by the Ideal Missionary Baptist and Educational Association lead by the late Dr. Morris Burrell President. After his ordination he served in the St. Rose Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of his father the late Rev. Noily Paul, Sr. In 1966, the Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church was organized by Rev. Noily Paul Jr. and his wife the late Mary Cassimere Paul. (Married June 1957) Some 12 years after organizing greater Harvest Baptist Church, he was reminded of the word of God that says "Other sheep have I that are not of the fold, them too I must bring", hence the Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church of Gretna called him as pastor in November, 1977. In 1996, he was again called to lead another flock, the Greater St. Rose Baptist Church which was organized by his father. He continues to lead some of the members who remained here after the devastation of the church buildings caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Over the years he has also served as a vice president in the Ideal and United Baptist Associations, Treasure of the Greater Louisiana Baptist State Convention as well as an Armor Bearer in the Louisiana Baptist State Convention during the tenure of the late Dr. T.J. Jemison and an array of other positions across this state and nation. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Rev. Raymond Paul Sr. and Harriet Joseph Paul, parents Rev. Noily Paul Sr. and Iola Smith Paul, brothers Roland and Norman Paul, sister Iona Paul and wife Mary Cassimere Paul. Rev. Noily Paul Jr. leaves to cherish his memory 4 children: Noily Paul III, Donna Paul, Darlene Paul Carr and Iren Paul II, 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Delores Paul of Seattle, WA and Rosemary Paul of New Orleans La., 1 brother: Leroy Paul Sr., son-in-law James Carr, daughter-in-law Cynthia Paul, The Mt. Zion, Greater Harvest and St Rose Church Families and a host of other relatives and friends. Private services and entombment will be held. A public memorial service for all those who loved Pastor Paul will be held at a later time once the covid-19 situation is under control. Funeral planning entrusted to Robinson Family Funeral Home, 9611 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse, LA. 70037, (504) 208-2119. For online condolences please visit www.robinsonbfamilyfuneralhome.com.