Elder Paul Willis Bryson

Elder Paul Willis Bryson was born February 15, 1937 to Zebulon and Margaret Watkins Bryson in Scaly, NC. He was preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Herschel, Hayward, Ray and Neville; sisters, Dorothy and Edith; his beloved son, Vernon; and several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He is survived by his true love of sixty-nine years, Bernice Welborn Bryson; son, David (Amanda) Bryson; daughters, Carol (Tim) Savage and Cheryl (Glenn) Churchwell; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

In the early hours of June 15th, 2025, Elder Paul Bryson finished his race.

From untold hours of Bible study, prayer, and meditation, Brother Paul could plow deep into the scriptures; and his preaching was accompanied with the power of God because he deeply loved the flock of which the Lord had given him oversight. Brother Bryson never hesitated to share the Gospel. He could hold a conversation with anyone – and within two minutes, if they didn't have their own testimony of salvation, he was telling them about Jesus and how the Lord loved them so much He gave His son to die in their place.

In over sixty-nine years of ministry, Brother Bryson proclaimed the Gospel to millions – from the pulpit, by radio, through the internet, and personal interactions – his message was always the same; “You must be born again.” His wisdom and knowledge of the scripture was matched with such a genuine humility that even when he was addressing error or heresy, it was obvious his intent was not to harm, but rather to correct.

God blessed us with Elder Paul... and He blessed Brother Paul with a faithful companion and a full quiver. He called his wife, Bernice, his 'rib' because she was part of him and his identity, and he loved her as much as any bone in his body. In his quiver, Brother Paul had four children, Carol, Cheryl, David and Vernon. He was abundantly blessed with seventeen grandchildren, forty-one great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. His quiver was further enlarged through those he loved as his own.

For over eighty-eight years, Brother Bryson walked with God here on the earth; but like Enoch of old – now he is not, for God took him to walk with Him in glory. Wherefore, let us comfort one another with these words.

Funeral services are 11 am on Friday, June 20, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Elder Don Curtis, Elder John Buck, and Elder Billy Moran officiating. Interment will follow in Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, with Elder Terrell Simmons and Rev. Donald Grizzle officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 pm on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.