James B. Modesitt

1875–1946 (age 71)

Businessman

Biography

Born in 1875, James B. Modesitt built a career as a businessman committed to steady leadership and the vitality of his community. He balanced the demands of commerce with a belief that businesses should support the public good.

His lasting influence is remembered by those who cherished Highland Lawn Cemetery as a quiet reminder of his integrity and civic engagement.

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