Paul Gwen Bradford Obituary
Official Obituary of

Paul Gwen Bradford

July 31, 1957 - May 19, 2026

Paul Gwen Bradford Obituary

Rev. Paul Bradford was born on July 31, 1957 to the late Lazza Norris in Henderson, Texas. He was a truck driver for over 35 years and a full-time pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church for 32 years. 


He was preceded in death by his mother: Lazza Norris; step-father: Tom Norris; and sister: Kesha Norris.  


He leaves to cherish his precious memories a loving and devoted wife, Debbie, two sons: Brandon Bradford & Wesley Brown; seven siblings: Betty Hill (Jonathan), Roger Evans (Elsie), David McGee (Lanetta), Larry McGee, Sandra McGee, Thomas Norris Jr., Ricky Norris (Lucretia), M.T. Taylor (Uncle-Brother) (Barbara); six grandchildren: Ahmiya Brown, Alayiah Dunn, Braedon Bradford, Addilyn Brown, Weston Brown, and Kayton Thompson; and, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and the Philadelphia Baptist Church family. 

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Rev. Paul Bradford was born on July 31, 1957 to the late Lazza Norris in Henderson, Texas. He was a truck driver for over 35 years and a full-time pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church for 32 years. 


He was preceded in death by his mother: Lazza Norris; step-father:

Events

Public Viewing

Friday, May 29, 2026

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Craig Funeral Home

2001 S. Green Street Longview, TX 75602

Funeral Service

Saturday, May 30, 2026

11:00 am

St. John Baptist Church

1406 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Longview, TX 75602

Interment

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Post Oak-Union Cemetery

Hwy 149 Longview, TX 75603