Roger Coleman
Roger Coleman has spent much of his life collecting Cockrell's stories. "Marrying into this family, I was soon surrounded by the respect with which Eustace Cockrell was held, not only as a writer, but as a person. To his family and friends, he was a man of integrity, consistent with the qualities of honesty, fair play and hopefulness found in his many memorable characters. Collecting his works has been a joy. Sharing them in this collection is a long overdue responsibility."In addition to...See more
Roger Coleman has spent much of his life collecting Cockrell's stories. "Marrying into this family, I was soon surrounded by the respect with which Eustace Cockrell was held, not only as a writer, but as a person. To his family and friends, he was a man of integrity, consistent with the qualities of honesty, fair play and hopefulness found in his many memorable characters. Collecting his works has been a joy. Sharing them in this collection is a long overdue responsibility."In addition to editing the two-volume Masterpieces of Eustace Cockrell and the sports stories by Cockrell - Game As They Make 'Em and Refugee Smith and Other Stories of the Ring - Coleman, a retired clergyman, is the author of several children's books including the Christmas classic, The Pope and the Snowman. Coleman attended Bethany College majoring in English literature. He holds graduate degrees from Texas Christian University, the University of Missouri, and St. Paul School of Theology. Coleman has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by the Missouri School of Religion for his community involvement. See less