Paul William Del Valley, 38, Christ Follower, Husband, Father, Minister of Jesus Christ entered the Gates of Heaven on July 19, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1986, in Danville, Illinois to his beloved parents, Raymond Earl and Cheryl Lynn (Lovett) Del Valley of Cayuga, Indiana.
A 2005 graduate of North Vermillion High School in Cayuga, Indiana, Paul pursued a higher education at Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, Illinois, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Bible in 2010. Paul was a devoted Christ follower, loving husband, devoted father, and a dedicated minister of Jesus Christ. He moved to Colfax in 2014, where he took on the role of lead pastor at Colfax Christian Church, forging deep and lasting friendships. He had immense gratitude to the Elders at the Colfax Christian Church for their unwavering support and love over the past decade. He expressed that it was never just a job, but much more like being a part of a loving family. The unity among the Colfax churches and their shared community picnics were cherished moments for his family.
Paul’s passion for serving e
xtended beyond Colfax. He also previously ministered at Chrisman Christian Church for 4 years and served with Northwest Haiti Christian Mission for 2 1/2 years, leaving an incredible impact on everyone he met. He also dedicated many years to volunteering at Hanging Rock Christian Camp and recently helped co-establish the Best Sermon Ever Conference with his good friend, Jeff.
In addition to his work in ministry, Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hiking trips to various destinations, including the Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Garden of the Gods in Colorado, and Lake Superior, where he once hiked 32 miles.
Paul is survived by his parents whom he loved deeply. Great memories were made through their mutual love for sharing meals, talking, playing euchre, and just being together. It is his deep wish for his parents to love even twice as hard. He is sure when they “catch up” in heaven, Grandma Anna Marie will have a deck of cards ready to play.
Paul was also very thankful for his loving siblings: Sister Brittany and Brother-in-law Hector Perez of Terre Haute. Hector was the only brother he ever had and held a special place in his heart. His Sister, Megan Orman of Cayuga, and Sister Serenity Del Valley of Cayuga. Paul prided himself on being the baby of the family until they adopted Serenity.
Paul was so extremely blessed to spend his life with his high school sweetheart and devoted spouse, Kayla Ann Conrad, whom he married on May 23, 2009. She was his faithful partner in life and love, sharing his faith in Christ and together raising their 4 amazing children.
The greatest joy of Paul’s life were his kids. His daughter, Anna Marie, is most like him in how she thinks, an avid reader and remarkably responsible “mini mom” of the family. Virginia Anne, affectionately known as their “Ginibug,” is the most compassionate with her ability to bring calm to his storm with her hugs and her sense of humor. Everett William, the son Paul didn’t know how much he wanted until God brought him to them bringing immeasurable joy into their lives with his love for working with his hands, building things, and messing with his siblings. His profound connection with his mom and his empathetic nature were a source of great pride for Paul. Little Ivan William, the unexpected blessing, looks most like Paul. Ivan said he was “Daddy’s boy, but Mommy’s baby.”
In his life and in his death, Paul has given an incredible witness and testimony for faith in Christ. His love for his family, for the church, for everyone he met, and mostly for his Lord was abundant and clear. That ministry will continue to live and extend from now and into eternity.
Visitation will be from 4 – 8 p.m. on July 26, 2024 at Colfax Christian Church, 314 S. Clark St., Colfax, IN 46035, followed by funeral services the next day, Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1 p.m. at the Colfax Christian Church, where Kevin Purdy will officiate. Graveside Services will be held at Plainview Cemetery, Colfax, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Colfax Christian Church on behalf of Kayla and the kids. Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort is assisting the family with arrangements. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com, where you may leave a condolence.