Reverend Paul David Urbahns, resident of Mobile, Alabama, passed from this life into eternity with Jesus on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 9:07 p.m. at the age of 88. Paul was born on September 15,1934 in St. Louis Missouri to Walter and Golda Urbahns. He was a graduate of Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and a credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God for 65 years. He was a machinist by trade as well as a minister, serving in numerous capacities. His greatest joy in ministry was working with children in Scouts, Rangers and Sunday School. He ministered at Calvary Assembly of God in Tillmans Corner for 28 years and another 15 years at Orchard Assembly of God. Paul was an adoring and faithful husband and a wonderful father, grandpa and great grandpa. His impact on his family and community was life changing.
Paul was preceded in death by his father Walter Urbahns, his mother Golda Urbahns, his son Gary Urbahns, his daughter Sharon Diane Urbahns and his brother William Urbahns. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jewel (Cumbee) Urbahns; his daughter Deborah Stacey together with three children; Jennifer (Michael) Harris, John (Stephanie) Stacey and Alison Stacey; his daughter Brenda (Tim) Parker together with three children Krista McCary, Matthew (Michelle) McCary and April (Brandon) Conkling; his son Kenneth Urbahns; his sisters Claudine Meyers and Florence (Frank) Nelson; along with eleven great grand children and many special nieces and nephews.
September 15, 1934 ~ January 16, 2023 (age 88)
Services will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens (6040 Three Notch Road, Mobile, AL 36619) on Friday, January 20th, 2023 at 12:00p.m. The viewing and visitation will be held on Thursday evening, January 19th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Mobile Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Paul was a very much so an inspiration in the short time I knew him. I got the pleasure of meeting him through his loving sister Claudine. He was a ray of sunshine even in his hardest moments of uncertainty. I pray for peace and strength for this wonderful family for this day and days to come.