COOPER, Arthur William (1891-1963)
Assembly memorial minute 1964
Born in England; he began preaching as a layman whilst just a youth. He was admitted to Spurgeon's College for his theological training.
After coning to Australia he first served as a Baptist Minister. In 1926 he petitioned the General Assembly of Australia for admission to the Presbyterian Ministry and after completing studies at Ormond College Theological Hall he served as the minister of the Charges of Penola (S.A. ), Rokewood, Cobden, South Hawthorn, Avoca, Strathalbyn (S.A.), Dimboola, Connewarre - Torquay, and Woodford. Mr. Cooper was Moderator of the South Australian Assembly 1951-2. He retired from the active ministry in 1962 and died on December 22nd, 1963.
Mr. Cooper was an able evangelical preacher, and a faithful pastor, for whose ministry the Assembly give thanks to God.
He is survived by Mrs. Cooper, a daughter and two sons to whom the Assembly offer sympathy and commend them to the Grace of God.
Gender
- Male