Our beloved pastor and evangelist, Reverend Ernest Angley, went home to be with his Lord on May 7, 2021.
Ernest Winston Angley was born on August 9, 1921, in Mooresville, North Carolina to the late Julius and Fannie Angley.
At the young age of 18, Rev. Angley gave his heart to the Lord and began his lifetime of service to win the lost at any cost. He preached the Gospel in its fullness; and the Lord blessed the people with salvation, miracles and healings.
While attending college, Rev. Angley started dating his future wife, Esther Sikes; and together, they came to Akron, Ohio and established Grace Cathedral and later, Ernest Angley Ministries.
Rev. Angley was preceded in death by his beloved wife Esther (Angel), brothers and sisters, Judson, Clyde, Lillian (Tay), Leitha (Pete), Cleo and Bea. He is survived by his dear sister-in-law, Aline, much-loved niece, Gail, and many other family, friends, members of Grace Cathedral and ministry partners.
Reverend Angley will be greatly missed. He was not only a pastor, evangelist and author; he was also a true friend and a spiritual leader who cared deeply for his staff, congregation and ministry partners. They all loved him very much.
Rev. Angley’s legacy comes from his own words — “If I die before the Rapture takes place, I’d want these words to be said about me: He pleased God.”
Rev. Angley’s favorite scripture passage was, Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. (Proverbs 3:5,6)
Notes of remembrance can be posted at ErnestAngley.org.
Visitation will be held from 10 am until 5 pm on Saturday, May 22 at Grace Cathedral, 2700 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. A Funeral Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 23 at 12 pm at Grace Cathedral in Cuyahoga Falls. Rev. Chris Machamer and Rev. Steve Millar officiating. The Funeral Celebration will be live streamed on the Ernest Angley Ministries’ Facebook page and YouTube channel. Private interment will take place at a later date.
Due to Covid 19 concerns, please wear masks and follow current social distancing guidelines.
Ernest Winston Angley was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, on August 9, 1921. He was the middle child of Julius and Fannie Angley; and he had two brothers, Jud and Clyde, and four sisters, Leitha (Pete), Lillian (Tay), Cleo and Bea
Rev. Angley was born-again and received the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Shortly after, he received the call of God to preach the Gospel. He started preaching even before attending theological school.
Graduated from Lee College in June 1943.
Married Esther Sikes (Angel) in Tampa, Florida, on November 25, 1943.
After he and Angel were married, the two of them began traveling with a tent and holding revivals in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Florida, and Ohio.
Rev. Angley’s first magazine, “Healing Stripes,” was published around 1950 when he was operating out of Tampa, Florida. The magazine was later renamed “The Power of the Holy Ghost Magazine.”
Rev. Angley published his first book Raptured.
Rev. Angley and Angel flew to the West Indies in December 1952 to hold revivals in Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. During that time, he was able to minister to those living in a leper colony.
The Hour of Faith, began in the early 1950s; and it continued after he moved to Akron.
In 1954, God led Rev. Angley to hold a tent revival in Springfield Township, just outside of Akron, Ohio. The first service was held at Grace Cathedral-Akron’s current location on June 4. Rev. Angley held services in Akron throughout that summer and then announced that he and Angel would be staying in Akron.
Rev. Angley moved his services to the Liberty Theatre building near downtown Akron in September 1954 and continued there until the spring of 1955.
Built a tabernacle known as the Temple of Healing Stripes on the current Canton Road property, and the first service took place on June 4, 1955.
The cornerstone for Grace Cathedral (Akron), originally named the Temple of Healing Stripes, was laid on April 1, 1956; and construction was completed in 1957. Grace Cathedral opened its doors for the first service on June 21, 1957.
Rev. Angley began producing a local television program, The Hour of Faith, in 1959.
Rev. Angley and Angel finished the lower level of the cathedral and remodeled the rest in the late 1960s. An open house showcasing the finished Grace Cathedral was held in June 1970.
Rev. Angley’s wife Angel served with him at the church until the Lord called her home to Heaven in December 1970.
In 1972, production of his weekly television program “The Ernest Angley Hour” began; and it was soon broadcast both nationally and internationally. The Ernest Angley Hour has aired for 50 years on over 100 television stations as well as worldwide satellite coverage.
Rev. Angley began traveling and having crusade services throughout the United States and Canada in 1974. The first crusade was held in St. Louis, Missouri. Rev. Angley and his team of singers, musicians and production staff continued traveling and holding crusades for twelve years.
In 1980, Rev. Angley began holding crusades internationally. They continued for 38 years and covered 39 countries
On October 6, 1982, The Southern California Motion Picture Counsel presented Reverend Angley with two awards. The Golden Halo Award was awarded to The Ernest Angley Hour and it’s executive producer, Reverend Ernest Angley, for excellence in presenting God’s love and grace to all people through singing, testimonials and ministry. The Bronze Halo Award of Special Merit was awarded to Reverend Ernest Angley for outstanding service to others and his ceaseless effort of lifting up the name of Jesus to the world.
As the ministry continued to grow, it purchased an office building and moved to its current world headquarters and television studios in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in January 1985.
Began the production of his daily program "The Ninety and Nine Club."
Obtained a license for a television station and it went on the air in December 1985.
Moved church services to a newly purchased church in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Sunday, March 20, 1994.
Ministry website was launched - ErnestAngley.org
In 2004, Rev. Angley published his autobiography, “Hurry Friday.”
Ernest Angley Ministries YouTube channel started.
Ernest Angley World Radio started streaming.
Social Media ministry started.
February 2019, Rev. Angley took a leave of absence from Ministry duties.
May 7, 2021, Ernest Angley Pastor, evangelist and author Rev. Ernest Angley went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Master at 99.
If I were to die before the Rapture, that is what I would want to be said about me—that I pleased God.
-Ernest Angley
Put the work of God above your very life; be willing to die for His name’s sake. I have told the Lord many times that if I can bring more people into the Kingdom by my death than by my life, so be it. In whatever way the Lord wants to use me, I want to be used. I don’t want to live a moment longer if I can’t win souls.
-Ernest Angley
No matter what comes their way, they know they must finish their work for the Lord. And then however they die, however the Lord can get the most glory out of their lives, they are willing. I know I am willing for the Lord to take me or use me however He wants to win souls for His work and for His divine purpose to be done.
-Ernest Angley
The Bible tells us in Acts 14:22 that Paul and Barnabas advised people to continue in the faith. They wouldn’t always be there to talk to them personally to bring them out of feelings. I say that to you today: Even if I’m not with you, you must continue in faith, not your feelings.
-Ernest Angley
If the Rapture doesn’t happen first, the Lord in a wonderful, gentle manner will light the path to Heaven all the way. Not even a shadow will darken the valley.
-Ernest Angley
I have told the Lord many times that if I can bring more people into the Kingdom by my death than by my life, so be it. In whatever way the Lord wants to use me, I want to be used. I don’t want to live a moment longer if I can’t win souls. I live to help people, to bless them.
-Ernest Angley
I have a standing order with the Lord: “Dear Jesus, anything that I ask you must be done according to your divine will or I don’t want it, no matter what I say. I just want prayers answered that are according to your divine will. Oh, please God, look at all my tomorrows and work accordingly.”
-Ernest Angley
I live to do God’s will. If He sees fit for me to make the Rapture, good; but if He sees fit to take me home before, that’s all right, too. If He wants to sacrifice my life to bring in more souls to His Kingdom, so be it. Whatever He wants, I want. Jesus died for me, and I’m willing to live or die for Him.
-Ernest Angley
My Journey is a short one; and although I know I may go home by way of the grave, I believe that I will meet Christ in the air in the Rapture.
-Ernest Angley
I have committed everything to the Lord; I have nothing left to give. Whether I live or die, all of my strength and every part of me belongs entirely to Him to use in any way that He desires. I can say with the Apostle Paul, For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand (II Timothy 4:6).
-Ernest Angley
Rev. Angley was a true Prophet.The first time I heard him say you must live free from all sin I thought he was crazy.I thought no one could live free from sin,but I kept watching him on TV and listening to his sermons.I also read many many of his books. i came to realize that the earth is a proving ground.You learn to stop sinning down here and it can be done.Oh Thank You Rev. Angley for the truth and no compromise.I Love You and and this Last Hour Ministry….. I’m listening to Rev. Angley preach right now.I Love You all my church. OH HALLELUJIA!!!!!
By mike murray on Jun 26, 2021 at 10:21 pmI want to thank the Lord for His servant Rev. Angley, a spiritual giant in miracles, signs, and wonders and for his booklets he sent each month, they are full of Spiritual wisdom, a great help to me in my walk with Jesus amen.
By Ralph Grinnell and Marissa on Jun 21, 2021 at 11:48 amI was watching Rev. Angley one night and praising God with him and was filled with the Holy Ghost. What a great experience and
Memory. I would like to have some of his books but don’t know where to get them.
Love you all
By Katherine oxendine on Jun 09, 2021 at 12:05 amMy wife and I have been so blessed in being a part of this real Jesus ministry. There’s nothing like the true ministry of Jesus Christ and it’s all because of Ernest Angley true prophet of the Lord yielding 100 percent of his life to God.
By Kenneth Ramsey and Laura Ramsey on Jun 07, 2021 at 6:36 pmI have learned volumes about the love of God,, and have put it on to action. The Reverend Ernest Angley, my Pastor, and friend have written more books than Apostle Paul. You can look it up yourself it is the word of God, and preached do simply have that s child can understand it. It’s going to be so wonderful to meet him again in heaven. His family is my Jesus blood kin. Thank you my beloved Pastor for all you have done and still doing for God and us all to win souls souls souls and more souls through your your tapes books the written page television and the internet. This real Jesus ministry will go on victoriously until rapture day empowered and ran by the Holy Spirit through The Reverend Ernest Angley,even though he is in heaven, and his Associate Pastors The Reverend Chris Machamer, and The Reverend Steve Millar. .Thank you again Reverend Angley my dear friend and Pastor. Souls are your business as you said.
Yours on the Love of Christ, Kenneth and Laura Ramsey.
Reverend angley lead me to the Lord in October 2013. I was addicted to alcohol so very bad I would shake if I didn’t drink it immediately after waking up In the morning. Reverend angley prayed over me and I never touched the bottle again. I thank him so very much and will never forget him ever. Because of him heaven will have me in it when God calls me home. I love you Reverend and I thank you so much. RIP
By Jake weiford on Jun 05, 2021 at 1:56 pmRev.Angley has been a great blessing to my life.I have grown in my faith and knowledge of the scriptures by reading his anointed books and magazines he sent me regularly.
By Snighda on Jun 03, 2021 at 6:06 pmI also received many healings and miracles through his Jesus ministry and also answers to many of my prayers.
He has been a spiritual father to me and even though I never met him in person I felt I knew him in spirit.
His rewards are eternal for all that he did to win the lost.A true servant of God and God’s General of the faith.He will be greatly missed here on Earth.
Thank you Jesus for using Rev.Angley to touch so many lives with your saving and healing power.Heaven is rejoicing.
When First found the Ministry I didn’t believe it was real! I went in the healing line to get saved and I quickly found out how real God was and how he was really working through Rev. Angley’s life. From that moment on I haven’t been the same! I’m eternally thankful/grateful for the work GOD did through is life. The countless miracles and blessing I have received! The preaching and teachings that came forth through this man of God! I have been truly blessed to call you my Preacher and Friend! I will hold all the memories, especially of the mission field near to my heart. Thank you Rev. Angley for your life of sacrifice and the impact it has had on my life. See you one day soon!
By smithxavier10@yahoo.com on May 27, 2021 at 9:55 amBecause of Rev Ernest Angley’s encouragement, counsel and prayers, my life has been challenged to seek God whole heartedly and live out His perfect will. Rest in Eternal Peace.
By lkchiteshe@gmail.com on May 26, 2021 at 12:52 pm“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”
Revelation 14:13
King James Version
Oh my dear mentor and father, if it was within my dominion and authority to bring you back on Earth I would have done that just now because I am what I am today in my spiritual life as a result of you allowing the Lord to use you as a vessel to save me and mentor me for the service of the Lord in his precious vineyard.
By Pastor Loved M Jere on May 26, 2021 at 4:25 amI will forever miss you and your services. Thank you for the good testimony you left for us all of what it means to serve the Lord and also for the powerful books and tracks that still speaks to us even now when you are gone to be with the Lord in heaven.
Father, preacher and teacher of God’s word of salvation, may your soul rest in peace and may God continue to comfort all fellow servants of God and brethren in the Lord for the death of our dear father, grandfather and a humble devoted man of God.
Amen.
Pastor Loved M Jere, Zambia.
We will always be thankful to Reverend Angley for all he taught us, the truth he gave us, and the love he showed us. He always took time to be kind to us. We will work in unity and love with our Church family and do all we can to help Reverend Machamer and Reverend Millar bring in the final harvest; and then we will all go home and be with our Lord forever.
By The Giles Family on May 25, 2021 at 3:28 pmRev. Angley walked and talked just like Jesus, he was a walking Bible. He was such a great example of how we are to live for God and I know God is pleased. I am thankful to Rev. Angley for being a wonderful leader, teacher and Jesus example for myself and my family. He was caring and so kind, just to think, as large as his congregation was he still took the time to meet with us when we needed him, whether it was a phone call or in- person. Rev. Angley looked after us as a father would his children, he even helped us raise our kids, gave us wisdom on how to train them up in the Word of God. I am forever grateful to God for the life that Rev. Angley lived and for all that he has taught us. We will help Rev. Machamer and Rev. Millar finish the wonderful work that Rev. Angley has started for we know that is what he and Jesus would want us to do.
I miss you Rev. Angley but I’m happy that you are with the Lord and with your wonderful family in Heaven.
Sharon Drake
By queendrake777@gmail.com on May 25, 2021 at 12:26 amI was introduced to the ministry at the Omni in Atlanta at the age of 6 or 7. If it had not been for the man of God I’d been an atheist today. Rev. Angley is the real deal. An uncompromising preacher that never backed away from it, one of the many reasons I admired the man. I have not always followed God but I have always respected the truth and God because of this ministry. Let’s get the work done and go on to Heaven to be with Jesus and Rev. Angley.
By Shane wilson on May 25, 2021 at 12:17 amHe was always an inspiration to me and my family. I miss the healing prayer each night.
By donald f janish on May 24, 2021 at 11:49 pmI will miss Rev. Angley so much and because of his sacrifices and dedication, I will see him again in our eternal home. Rev. Angley always showed me love, patience and kindness. He was never too busy if I needed guidance or prayer. Because of his teachings he has prepared us for this hour, to finish his work and win every last soul we can until Jesus returns. He has prepared two wonderful ministers, Rev. Machamer and Rev. Millar, to lead us the rest of the journey. While I am sad that Rev. Angley is no longer with us, I am happy for him and excited for the ministry’s future. I cannot imagine what the Lord has in store for us. I love you, Rev. Angley, and I cannot wait until we are all reunited.
By Lisa Jones on May 24, 2021 at 10:49 pmBecause of Reverend Angley paying the price to have the gifts of God in his life, my entire life was changed in 1985 when he prayed for me at the age 0f 16. I was delivered from a lot of mental torture, and through this Jesus Ministry learned about true salvation and the Holy Ghost baptism. I found a depth in the Lord I don’t think I ever would have found without the teaching Reverend Angley brought forth. My life was again changed in 2009 when he prayed for my neck condition, and the Lord straightened 3 discs that were twisted in my neck and putting pressure on my brain stem. My husband Dave and I loved Rev Angley very much and appreciate every sacrifice he made so that we could have the reality of Jesus in miracles and healings, as well as victory in our daily lives.
By Michele Hatch on May 24, 2021 at 10:25 amMy beloved Pastor,friend and true Prophet of God…I will miss u greatly. It was an honor, blessing and privledge to have known u, had you pray for me and my family, receive the true word of God without compromise, a real born again experience, and to know and receive the real Holy Ghost baptism. You always made me feel sooo special and greatly loved! My heart rejoices knowing that you have now went into Glory to occupy your reserved place with Jesus,all ur family and saints of God in eternity. Someday soon we will meet in Heaven, until that glorious morning I will continue to fight the good fight of faith and win the lost at any cost!! I LOVE YOU REV. ANGLEY!!
By Justine Manweiler on May 24, 2021 at 12:41 amSincerely,
Justine Manweiler ( the Rose)
Revelation 14:13
“...Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.”
We who were saved and edified through this Jesus ministry will see you again, brother Ernest.
By Levi Miklo on May 23, 2021 at 10:05 pmReverend earnest angles was a really great guy he prayed with me when I was in the hospital back in 2008 and he looked me in my eyes and said son God loves you and he also told me you have a purpose on earth
By Jerramy R tice on May 23, 2021 at 9:44 pmThankyou Reverend. Ill miss you. Love Heather Howey. Send help from above.
By Heather Howey on May 23, 2021 at 9:35 pm10+ years ago, I was a stay at home mom and God/Jesus came into my life very strongly. I would sit home and I went from watching soap operas to watching the Ninety and Nine Club on WBNX and I continued watching, it is on my tv right now actually! I’ll never forget the day I was truly saved. I put my hand on the tv screen as he instructed and prayed the sinners prayer and when he said “Healed! Healed by the blood of Jesus!” my whole entire being, top to bottom, inside out, flooded with this energy that I’ve never felt before and I KNEW it worked, completely changed, THROUGH THE TELEVISION! All I needed was the faith that it would work and I opened myself to his healing & saving powers, I am eternally grateful for him and the life he lived. There is no way anyone could ever say he didn’t please God, I know he did. Thank you so much Rev. Angley, I WILL see you someday and that is because of YOU!
By Tara on May 23, 2021 at 6:09 pmThank you for teaching us the gospel truth and showing us the way to heaven. We shall miss you so much our earthly father.
By Beatrice Ncube on May 23, 2021 at 3:20 pmI will forever be grateful to the Lord for bringing Reverend Ernest Angley into my life. Through his complete dedication and total obedience to God’s calling, he taught us the gospel truth confirmed with healings, miracles, wonders and signs through the power of the Holy Ghost.
I’m also so thankful for his great love and the many times, over the years, that he took to pray for me and give me godly counsel that brought about breakthroughs and deliverance.
I love and will miss Reverend Angley so much. He fought the good fight and finished his course. May he rest in eternal peace.
By Vuyelwa Ncube on May 23, 2021 at 3:17 pmI used to go to the buffet at least once a month with my mother on Sundays. The food was so good and healthy, I really miss that. Once on Mother’s Day or some other spring or summer holiday we were in line at the buffet and Reverend Angley came by and we got to shake his hand. That was great and also the Jesus display in the basement, we walked thru that several times. Also the Raptured play that he opened free to the public a few weekends, we went to that and I think another play also. His whole ministry was such a blessing. Also watching the Ninety and Nine Club was such a blessing throughout my life. He will be greatly missed. He really was such a blessing to the Akron area and abroad also. May he Rest In Peace in heaven.
By Jeff Ritter on May 23, 2021 at 3:04 pmRev.Ernest Angley was a true Man of God .....A great servant of our Lord Jesus Christ whom God did anoint to win more souls for Christ and healed many people….I really appreciate his ministry and honour his legacy today….He was an Apostle of the nations bringing revivals to the body of Christ.I honour his calling& ministry today….
By Bishop Grant Forson on May 23, 2021 at 2:52 pmI will surely miss Rev. Angley very much. Remember God`s way is perfect. I had a real history with Rev. I started with him in the early 60`s and was coached on the piano by Angel. Travelling with him in the late 70`s in the U.S. was something, glad to have had the opportunity. We sang on the platform for years and I am glad for the time with him. God Bless all the family, will be praying for you. Diane Roadman
By Diane Marie Roadman on May 23, 2021 at 1:50 pm