Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints – Psalm 116:15
Dr. Cortez A. Cooper Jr., our beloved “Corty”, went home last night to be with the Lord he loved so much and served so joyously, in barely the beginning of his 80th year, still proclaiming the Gospel with power and joy. While this is a difficult time for Pat, his family, and the many people who knew and loved him deeply, we take comfort in knowing that Corty is rejoicing in the presence of his Savior.
Throughout his ministry he served on boards at a number of institutions, including Covenant College, King College, and Bethany Christian Services. Dr. Cooper was born in Thomasville, GA, in 1931. He received his M. Div. from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1960, and his D. Div. from King College in 1973. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, four children, 10 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.
Please thank the Lord for Corty’s life and ministry. Pray for Pat and the family, that the Lord would give comfort, strength, grace, and love, and that they would be powerful witnesses in the days ahead, to the love and glory of Christ. Pray also for the people of Valley Presbyterian Church where Corty served for just two short months. Knowing what a powerful impact he had in the year and a half he served at Eagle Heights, we are sad for that congregation that they knew him for such a short time.
Sola Deo Gloria
On January 31, 2011, Corty ended his 18-month call as our Interim Pastor. Click on the link below to hear the powerful sermon he presented to the congregation that day.
I Thessalonians 4:13-18: The Coming of the Lord
