Marlin Man Celebrates 100 Years of Life, Legacy, and Faith

Marlin Man Celebrates 100 Years of Life, Legacy, and Faith

MARLIN, Texas (FOX 44) — James "J.T." Modkins, a lifelong resident of Marlin, Texas, turned 100 years old on May 28, marking a century of life defined by service, resilience, and unwavering faith. He's currently a resident at the Golden Years nursing home, where they held a celebration for him on his birthday. Born in 1925, Modkins has lived through some of the most pivotal moments in American history — from the era of Jim Crow laws and the Gre…