Cecil E. Modesitt

Tuesday, January 2, 2007

April 11, 1915-Dec. 21, 2006

Cecil Edward Modesitt, 91, Cape Coral, Fla., formerly a long-time resident of Reelsville, died Dec. 21 in Cape Coral.

Born in Terre Haute, he spent his life as a farmer and in the construction business.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, E. Maxine Rollings Modesitt; his sons, Larry and Rick; and three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A private funeral service was conducted for the family.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Big Walnut Baptist Church, 5512 W. CR 950 South, Reelsville, 46171.

Friends may send notes of sympathy to the family through the National Cremation Society Funeral Home, 3453 Hancock Bridge Parkway, North Fort Myers, Fla., 33903.