Paul Harold Kurtz, Jr., an elder in the Jacksonville, FL, U.S. congregation, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2024. He was born on March 29, 1952, at the Jacksonville Naval Air Station hospital. Paul was a brilliant man, talented musician, avid reader, devout Christian, loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and an inspiration to all who met him. Read the full obituary here.
Paul is survived by his wife, Bonnie. She and Paul were married in June. Paul is also survived by his children, Paul III (Sarah) and Mallory (Andy).
Bonnie said, “He will always live in our hearts and, through his example, inspire us to be our very best selves. I am missing him terribly. What a kind, loving, Christian man he was. My heart is broken, but I will forever cherish our short time together.”
Pastor Marty Davey shared, “Paul was out with our church group last night to see a movie, and seemed to feel fine, and had a good time. Paul had health concerns and had even overcome cancer, and he knew the Lord was always with him and his life and healing were in His hands — so Paul kept on doing the things he loved to do. He was determined to live every day, until he died — and that’s exactly what he did! We shall miss him deeply, and his amazing ministry and amazing impact on everyone he touched.”
Cards may be sent to:
Bonnie Kurtz
4650 Nottingham Road
Jacksonville, FL, 32210
My condolences to Bonnie and the rest of Paul’s family. It was a great blessing to know Paul, and to watch him at work in ministry on many occasions. He was a remarkable human being, and I will miss him greatly. Rest in peace, brother, and rise in glory.
I never met Paul personally, but I did have the pleasure of exchanging correspondence with him in matters theology. His writings showed him to be a passionate man “on fire” for Christ. Paul will surely be greatly missed. Our prayers are with Bonnie and the entire family.