Paul Lionel Crowell, D Min, PH D

Born: MAY 11, 1933, West Monroe, Louisiana

Funeral services for Paul Lionel Crowell will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church of West Monroe with Pastor Michael Wood and Dr. Mark Fenn. Visitation will be held Friday from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will follow at New Chapel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.

Paul Lionel Crowell, an 88-year-old and a native resident of West Monroe, LA, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter of 54 years, Deborah Lynn Crowell Fleming and his parents, Mr. Paul Lavelle Crowell and Mrs. Lola Alva Gilliland Crowell.  He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Alice Turner Crowell, and  his most loved daughter Lola  Crowell Black and her husband Bill Black of West Monroe, LA; seven grandchildren, Dustin Fleming of West Monroe, LA, Elisabeth Attaway Sanders (Addison) of Swartz, LA, Derek Fleming (Sandy) of West Monroe, LA,  Danielle Fleming Clack (Heath), of West Monroe, LA; Lauren Attaway of Baton Rouge, LA, Devin Fleming Lott (Darren) of West Monroe, LA, Brooke Attaway Ortego (Nick) of Baton Rouge, LA; Lainey Black of Houston, TX and eight great grandchildren: Jon Brayden Clack, Easton Heath Clack, Cooper Reed Clack, Bella Brees Fleming, Dade Lynn Fleming, Dax Lionel Fleming, Liliana Rae Ortego, and Sydney McCaslin Sanders.

Dr. Crowell received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana College, Pineville, LA (1955); Master of Divinity from New Orleans Seminary, New Orleans, LA (1955-1958); Doctor of Ministry Degree from New Orleans Seminary, New Orleans, LA (1974); an Honorary PH. D from Louisiana College, Pineville, LA (2007).

Dr. Crowell served as pastor of the following churches: Pine Grove Baptist Church, Livingston Parish (1955-1959); Bethel Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA (1959-1964); First Baptist Church, Leesville, LA (1964-1974); First Baptist Church, Nacogdoches, Texas (1974-1979), Emmanuel Baptist Church, Alexandria, LA (1979-1983); Ridge Avenue Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA (1983-1996);  Retired December 31, 1996; Pastor of Kitzingen Baptist Church, Kitzingen, Germany (1997-1998) this church is a member of the Internatiional Baptist Convention (IBC) which promotes a fraternal relationship with the International Baptist Mission Board making possible for all IBC churches and missions to participate in the world mission program of Southern Baptist; Chaplain at Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, LA (1999-2000); Interim Pastor of Vienna Baptist Church, Vienna, LA (2001-2004); Pastor of Kitzingen Baptist Church, Kitzingen, Germany (2004-2005).

Dr. Crowell served on the Committee on Committees for the Southern Baptist Convention; served as Vice-President of the Louisiana Baptist Convention (LBC), Member of the Executive Board, LBC (1966-1972, 1980-83, 1988-1990), President of the Executive Board, LBC (1988-1990); Chairman of the Operating Committee of the Executive Board, LBC; Chairman of the Administration Committee of the Operating Committee of the Executive Board of the LBC; Chairman of Ad Hoc Committee of Executive Board of the LBC to study Insurance for the LBC; Trustee of Louisiana College now called Louisiana Christian University (LCU), (1964-76, 1979-1983, 1988-1990), Chairman of Pastor’s Advisory at LCU, Trustee of East Texas Baptist University Marshall, Texas; Executive Board of Baptist General Convention of Texas; Baptist Student Union Advisory Committee, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA; Baptist Student Union Committee at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas; Moderator of several LBC associations.

In 1976 received Certificate of Distinguished Service in recognition of exemplary contribution to Christian Education as a member of the Board of Trustees of Louisiana College (LCU); 1977eceived Certificate of Excellence presented by Dr. Paul Stephens, President of the Radio-Television Commission of the SBC; 1980-1983 received an award in appreciation as a member of the  Executive Board of LBC;  1988-1990 presented a distinguished Service and Leadership on the Executive Board of LBC as President, presented by Mark Short, Executive Director and Fred Lowery, Convention President; in 1989 a certificate of appreciation for untiring efforts as a member of the Board of Directors of the West Monroe, West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce to promote prosperity and good will among all citizens of West Monroe, presented by Susan Hoffman, President and Kay Dumas, Executive Vice President; 1989 a certificate for being commissioned as an Honorary State Senator presented by Bryant Poston from the State of Louisiana Senate Chamber, Baton Rouge to certify and accorded all the privileges entitled by virtue of this appointment; 1995 award presented for devoted, dedicated service on the Board of Directors from Glenwood Regional Medical Center (1984-1995); 2007 Received Distinguished Alumni Award and Honorary PH D from Louisiana College, Pineville, LA.

Dr. Crowell was a gracious gentleman who lived a life of joy and adventure, had a sense of humor, was an avid reader, wrote a book called “Our Greatest Joy” printed in 2013, traveled to  more than fifty countries and all fifty states, he enjoyed golfing and working crossword puzzles, had a “bit” part in the movie “New Hope” released in 2012, most of all he enjoyed being with his family and friends; he was a people person and, like Christ, he loved all people, he loved being a pastor and in return the people loved him.  The Lord Jesus Christ was His Rock and Salvation.

Serving as pallbearers will be Derek Fleming, Dustin Fleming, Bill Black. Rob Smith, Bob Heflin, Jesse Fulmer.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will Charlie Barley, Bill Lovett and Bob Durden.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com