Hi Kyle. My mother was a Shoupe and did know your grandfather Oddie Sr. Before she passed she would help me with as much family information as possible. She told stories of Oddie and his snake handling. She also spoke of how he had to evade the authorities at times. It seems that not everyone understood his practices. I'm sorry but all I can offer is this brief bit of information to help you understand some piece of your grandfather. I hope it helps in some way.

After my mother died I drifted away from genealogy research and don't have much to add to my research that is posted on rootsweb.com. If you wish, you may contact me at kyphilpot@aol.com if you have any specific questions I might be able to help with.

Your cousin,

Jerry Philpot