He retired from the railroad. The property is now owned by Levon Jacobs, a relative of Lillie Mae. I understand Levon is a friendly and approachable sort. Some confusion on his name. Dad says he never heard Owen tagged to his name.
Some lists have an Otis.
Dad says he knew of no Uncle Otis except Uncle Otis Bartley that lived with Ode. This was Ava's brother. Dad's sister, Juanita says her daddy was named Ode Owen Hall Kiser. That Owen Hall was a good friend of Beverly Floyd's. Ode worshipped his mom according to Juanita.