A Birthday Greeting And A Sad Farewell

By James R. Cope (Editor’s Note: When we called brother Cope relative to writing something for this Memorial Special, he suggested that we might publish his personal letter to brother Cogdill on the occasion of brother Cogdill’s 78th birthday, April 24, 1985.) My dear Roy, On this, your 78th birthday, also the birth date of our …

A Personal View Of Roy E. Cogdill: A Friend And Brother

By Clinton D. Hamilton It was about 43 years ago that I first saw and heard Roy E. Cogdill at Freed-Hardeman College in Henderson, Tennessee. N.B. Hardeman, the president, announced his appearance and indicated he was one of the most powerful and effective preachers among us. When he appeared, he was a powerful speaker, well read, …