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Pastor who died handling snakes was bitten at least eight times before

February 17, 2014 / 01:16

This episode discusses the life and death of Pastor Jamie Coots, who died from a rattlesnake bite during a church service in Middlesbury, Kentucky. Key topics include snake handling in religious practices, Coots' beliefs, and the reactions of his family.

Coots was known for handling snakes during services at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus Name Church. He was bitten on the hand while performing this ritual, and his son, Cody Coots, witnessed the event.

Despite being bitten, Coots refused medical treatment, believing he was following God's will. He had survived multiple snake bites in the past and had expressed his acceptance of his fate in a 2012 interview.

Cody Coots shared his love for his father and acknowledged the church's beliefs, stating that snake handling is not for everyone and requires a deep understanding of their faith.

TLDR

Pastor Jamie Coots died from a rattlesnake bite during a service, refusing medical help due to his faith in God.

Episode

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Pastor Jamie Coots lived by the snake and Saturday he died by the snake Coots was handling a rattlesnake during an

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evening service at the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus name Church in middlesbury Kentucky when the serpent

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bit his right hand I watched it happen you know I was just standing there and I seen him get bit Cody Co says his father

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refused medical treatment he died an hour later well he always told me you get bit you either die at home or God

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brings you through C had been using snakes during religious services for the past 20 years and had said he was

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obeying God's word in a 2012 interview the pastor seemed to accept his fate I had rather die and leave this walks of

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life with a serpent but KN one his people standing around me praying as to being a car wreck and people standing

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around me curing family members say CS had suffered snake bites at least eight times before and survived I I love my

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daddy I really do but God's got a plan and and and you can't change it Cody C says the snake handling church isn't for

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everyone he says you need to be raised in the church to understand their beliefs Marley hall for CBS News

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Episode Highlights

Pastor Jamie Coots' Fatal Encounter
Pastor Jamie Coots died after being bitten by a rattlesnake during a service.
“He always told me you get bit, you either die at home or God brings you through.”
@ 00m 24s
February 17, 2014
A Life of Faith and Snakes
Coots had been handling snakes for 20 years, believing it was God's will.
“The pastor seemed to accept his fate.”
@ 00m 40s
February 17, 2014

Episode Quotes

You either die at home or God brings you through.
Pastor who died handling snakes was bitten at least eight times before
I'd rather die and leave this walks of life with a serpent.
Pastor who died handling snakes was bitten at least eight times before
God's got a plan and you can't change it.
Pastor who died handling snakes was bitten at least eight times before

Key Moments

Tragic Death00:04
Snake Handling00:33
Faith and Fate00:59