Paul Douglas McMillan, an angel who walked among us was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2007. Paul D. was born on March 25, 1924 in Waterloo, Iowa. At a very early age he dedicated his life to serving our Lord Jesus Christ whom He deeply loved. Paul attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois receiving an education in Religious Education and Music Ministry. While at Moody he teamed with Mr. Billy Graham, Mr. T.W. Wilson and Youth for Christ to start an evangelical tour that would cover much of the United States, England and France. Traveling with Mr. Graham and Mr. Wilson throughout America and Europe, Paul sang bass in the singing quartet “Couriers for Christ” during week long evangelical events. After his tenure with “Couriers for Christ” he attended Ouchita Baptist University where he received his bachelor degree and later earned a Master’s of Religious Education and Music Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Paul served as Minister of Music and Education at First Baptist Church, Springdale, Ark., First Baptist Church, Benton, Ark., Springdale Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX., First Baptist Church of Bellaire, TX., Richey Street Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX. and many other churches as an interim minister. He also established a church bond company to assist churches in obtaining the funds necessary to build new church buildings. After many years of serving as a full-time minister and worker for the Lord he retired from ministry to join Houston’s First Baptist Church and sing in their world renowned choir. Paul’s demeanor was always “glorious,” uplifting and a pure joy to be around. His heart to serve and uplift others was present until the day He left us. He is survived by his wife, Helen; daughter Heather Ireland and husband, Dan; sons Paul James, and John and wife, Kathy; his Grandchildren, Jonathan and wife, Alyssa, Ryan, and Wyatt; Great-grandchildren, Shelby and Shaylee. He is also survived by his brother, Bob McMillan and wife Peggy as well as many cousins. He is preceded in death by his daughter Mary Ellen McMillan. The memorial service will be held on November 5th at 11am in the chapel of Houston’s First Baptist Church, 7401 Katy Freeway with a reception immediately following the service.
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