Franklin – Shelton Foy Modlin, 79, passed away December 19, 2018 in Sentara Obici Hospital. Mr. Modlin was a native of Harrellsville, NC and was the son of the late Clarence Elmer Modlin and Lula Caroline "Carrie" Hughson Modlin. He was also predeceased by two sisters Thelma M. Ewell and Carrie O'Dell Mitchell.

Shelton was a graduate of Gates County High School and was a retired maintenance supervisor with Union Camp – International Paper after 43 years of service.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 37 years Betty Pierce Modlin, two stepdaughters, Debbie J. Crowder (Dennis) of Newsoms and Teresa J. Brotzman (Brian) of Plano, TX, two sisters, Deanie M. Perry of Eure, NC and Javan M. Beitinger of Anchorage, AK, one brother Jimmy Modlin, of Windsor, VA, four grandchildren, Justin T. Crowder (Alaina), Ben Crowder (Sara), Brandon Brotzman (Amanda Henning) and Ashley Brotzman, three great grandchildren, J.D. Crowder, Abigail Crowder and Hannah Crowder and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 PM Saturday December 22, 2018 in Wright Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Faison officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and suggests that memorial donations be made to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, P.O. Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238 or the Franklin Rescue Squad. www.wrightfuneral home .org