James R. Modisett
James R. Modisett, 93 of Tipton died at 4:10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Hooverwood in Indianapolis. He was born in Cass County, Indiana on July 27, 1924 to Forrest & Geneva (Fouts) Modisett. On September 2, 1949 he married Diane Tutewiler and she survives.
James was a farmer and cattleman. He graduated from Logansport High School and Purdue University’s Ag Short Course. James was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Army. He was stationed in Indo China from 1943-1945. James was a member of the Windfall Christian Church and National Cattleman’s Association.
James is survived by his wife of 68 years, Diane; two children, Greg Modisett and wife Judy, Windfall, Jeff Modisett and wife Jennifer, Manhattan Beach, California; a brother, Frank Modisett, San Pedro, California; four grandchildren, Erik Modisett and wife Sarah, Elisha (Modisett) Kemp and husband Reed, Hunter Modisett, and Haden Modisett; three great-grandchildren, Olivia Modisett, Alex Kemp and Andrew Kemp; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four siblings, Tom Modisett, Kelley Modisett, Joanna Lindberg, and Barbara Green.
Funeral services for James will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 25 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Roudebush presiding. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Deer Creek Hopewell Cemetery, Deer Creek, Indiana. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday.
Memorial contribution may be made to the Windfall Christian Church, 211 N. Independence Street, Windfall, Indiana 46076.
My prayers are with all who mourn for Jim. May God give grace and peace through Christ our Lord. +
Dave Stout