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John L. Modglin

1934 - 2019

John L. Modglin obituary, 1934-2019, Delaware County, IN

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1934

DIED

2019

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John Modglin Obituary

John L. (Roy) Modglin

Delaware County - John L. (Roy) Modglin, 84, a lifelong resident of Delaware County, passed away February 25, 2019, with family by his side. He was born on September 22, 1934 to the late Lillie McFadden Peckinpaugh and Joseph Modglin in Muncie. John graduated from Royerton High School in 1952.

Following graduation, John joined the U.S. Army and participated in the Honor Guard. After serving our country and throughout life, he continued to enjoy and participate in sports, such as basketball, baseball, and shuffleboard. John could also tell you any sports statistics, on any team, at any time. John drove a bus for Muncie's M & M Bus Company for 14 years. He also worked as a coil winder for Westinghouse. But, above all, John loved being a father to his daughters, and grandfather to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughters: Sheryl Modglin, Gaye Acres, and Renee Lee (Tony Diggs); brother, Nelson (Janet) Modglin; sister, Vera Griffith; grandchildren: Justin (Brooke), Tori, Tyler (Kassidy), Sean, Taylor, Christian, and Lexi; and great-grandchildren: Eli, Addy, Maddox, Paul, Alli, Daniel, Wyatt, and Izzy.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, David Modglin; brother-in-law, Floyd Griffith; and his beloved dog, Boiler.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N. State Road 3, Muncie. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m., also in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Muncie, with full military honors afforded.

Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278 or by phone: 317-344-7800.

The family may receive online condolences at www.gardenviewfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Star Press on Feb. 28, 2019.

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Pennie Modglin, Dowden,Philbrook

June 5, 2019

I'm sorry I didn't see this til today. I now live in Maine but I have many many good memories as a child. Seeing uncle Roy and the girls at my grandma's house for holidays and uncle Roy and Aunt Vera enjoying sports together while me and the girls played games and ate grandma's yummy food. Exsp the green olives,,lol. RIP Uncle Roy. (((Hugs to my family)))

April Williams

February 28, 2019

To The Family. ..May the God of comfort give you strength in the coming days. ..Deepest Sympathy
(Jermiah 29:10.11)

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