About

John Cooper was born in Paris, Illinois in January, 1949.  He was born Roman Catholic and grew up on his father’s and uncles’ farms.  After graduating from Marshall, IL High School he attended Samford University in Birmingham, AL. He left college and became a cabinet maker, having his own business for about 45 years.  About three years ago he returned to the Catholic Church of his youth. Having recently passed along his business to a younger person, John attended Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL and obtained his CSD degree in Spiritual Direction.