James "Jimmy" Modlin

James Franklin Modlin, “Jimmy”, 88, of Beaufort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Bridgeway Church of Beaufort with Jay Noe officiating. Interment will follow at Ocean View Cemetery in Beaufort with Military Honors and Masonic Rites.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday at the church.

Jimmy served in the US Coast Guard before starting his 30-year career with the US Postal Service. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Beaufort. He was also a member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge #109 of Beaufort, a Scottish Rite Freemason, and a Shriner.

Jimmy was a devoted family man, always putting his loved one’s needs first. In his free time, he enjoyed being out on the water, watching North Carolina athletics, and relaxing with his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife, Beulah E. Modlin of Beaufort; son, Jimmie Modlin and wife, Connie of Durham; daughter, Iris Modlin Vincent and husband, Tom of Havelock; and three grandchildren: Emily Modlin of Durham, Alyssa Kaczur and husband, Joe of Franklinton, and James Vincent of Havelock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ida Modlin; and his nine siblings: David Modlin, Archie Modlin, Beulah Salter, Lillie Belle Fulcher, Mary McGraw, Robert Modlin, Edith Modlin, Carolyn Romano, Curtis Modlin.

Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net

Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC.

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