Presiding Bishop Kevin Mack Early

On August 2, 1951, Kevin M. Early, was born to the union of Leroy and Wilma Lee Early who preceded him in death. Bishop Early was a graduate of Jonesboro High School of Louisiana, and later attended Grambling University. He later moved to Detroit, MI where he worked at Strohs Brewery. In 1986 he met and married Cecelia Cheeseboro. In 1989, he met a devoted friend, Bishop James Scott. He is survived by three children, Danyeka Stallworth (James) of Round Rock, TX: Mariko Early (Natsha) of Austin, TX and Marcus L. Early of Southfield, MI; one sister, Geraldine Conner (John L. Cottonhan) of Oakland, CA; one devoted cousin, Dr. M. J. Moore (Helen) of Los Angeles, CA; devoted sisters-in-law, cousin of Michigan, Alabama, Florida, Ohio, Mississippi and Washington, D.C.; one son who preceded him in death, Leonard Cheeseboro (Shantell); five grandchildren, Dejia, Mariko, Kaylin, Kelsey and James. He later joined New Galilee Spiritual Church, under the leadership of Bishop M. J. Moore, in 1992. God moved on his spirit to begin his Ministry as the Pastor and founder of New St. Paul Inspirational Temple; in 1994 he was ordained Presiding Bishop by Bishop M. J. Moore. In 2005, he co-owned and operated Pic N Pay Party Store, in 2007, he established a physical therapy program and later that year God blessed him with the opportunity to be employed by New Hope Pharmacy. In 2005, he became the Vice President of the International Association of Universal Truth (I.A.U.T.), and in 2011 God blessed him with a larger ministry Greater New St. Paul located at 3090 Cadillac (Senior Bishop Harris). Bishop Early fought a good fight of faith; he departed this life on December 30, 2014, at 5:45 p.m. while he was praising God and listening to one of his favorite spiritual songs, "Well Done." Bishop Early was truly loved by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members and friends. Bishop Early was known for having one of the greatest church families in the world. Words cannot express how much love and devotion they have shown Bishop Early, Greater New St. Paul, and the International Association of Universal Truth. (I.A.U.T.), who no matter what you stuck through thick and thin, we loved him but God loved him more. God "whispered" child come take your rest we shall meet again in heavenly places.

Presiding Bishop Kevin Mack Early

August 2, 1951 - December 30, 2014