Cooper, John: - John Cooper was born in Paris, Illinois, on January 15, 1949. He was baptised 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 cabinetmaker, 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, finishing his requirements for a Certificate in Spiritual Direction (CSD) in the Summer of 2019.