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Luther Breedlove Obituary
MCLEANSVILLE - Luther B. Breedlove Jr. 84, passed away Sunday April 10, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday April 13, 2011 at Forbis & Dick N. Elm Chapel.
Luther Breedlove was born August 27, 1926 in Greensboro. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Breedlove owned and operated Breedlove Radiator for 57 years. He was an avid NASCAR fan and a proud sponsor of Rumley Enterprise two race cars #5 and #6 that raced at 311 Speedway and Ace for 22 years. Most of all he loved and cared for his family.
Mr. Breedlove is survived by his wife Aleen Breedlove, sons Ronald Breedlove and wife Connie, Brian Breedlove and wife Jeri, Mike Breedlove, and Tim Breedlove and wife Cheryl, daughter Kim Breedlove, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends following the service at Forbis & Dick N. Elm St. Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Building Fund at 5120 Burlington Rd. Greensboro, NC 27405, or the American Diabetes Association at P.O. Box 1132 Fairfax VA, 22038.
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Belinda Leach
April 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Breedlove family. May the Lord comfort you in the coming days. In sympathy and love ~ The Leach Family
Linda (Pratt) Rives
April 14, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Breedlove's passing. I went to school with Mike and was a neighbor of Jeri, Ronnie's wife. Your family will be in my prayers.
Larry Stanfield
April 13, 2011
To the family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Breedlove did a lot of work on my dad's and my cars over the years and he was well respected by everyone who knew him. Please know that your family will be in our prayers.
Clay Gardner
April 13, 2011
I am so saddened hearing of Mr. Breedlove's passing.I admired him for years as a fine man and good person. Many people will miss him. Condolences to all his family and friends
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john edmonds
April 13, 2011
mrs breedlove and family this is a big lost for you and me.jr was such a great friend and a great man i will miss him like my father.you have my prays for the hole family. john edmonds
Mary Loman
April 13, 2011
Sorry to hear of Mr. Breedlove's passing. He was a very special person.
April 13, 2011
Mrs. Breedlove & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Breedlove was a really nice man. May God Bless you all. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call.
Cathy, Jason, Crystal, & Bo Bigelow
kathy marie barrier
April 13, 2011
Aleen,I,m so sorry .I just heard My heart aches for your whole family.You know how much I love your family!Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts.God Bless you all!!!If there is anything I can do for you let Lorrie and Donna know at the shop!!!!Kathy and Courtney Barrier
Barry Norris
April 12, 2011
To all of the Breedlove family,
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. -Barry Norris
Anita Gannon
April 12, 2011
Kim,Timmie and family,
We are so sad to hear about your dad. We will be praying for you and your family. Let us know if you need anything.
Love,
Kendall, Anita and Matthew
Jamey Greer
April 12, 2011
I'm very sorry for your loss and am praying for God to give you strength through this sad time. I have many fond memories of Jr and will always cherish them. We are here if you need anything at all. The Lord bless and be with you. - The Greer Family
April 12, 2011
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are here if there is anything we can do. Love to all, Darryl, Teresa, Candace
Lisa (Pell) King
April 12, 2011
To all the Breedlove family, our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you dering this difficut time.
Helen Jones
April 12, 2011
Aleen, we have been thinking about you and your family. Charles and Jr. went way back. We are here for you whatever you need, please dont hesitate to call us. We love you and you are in our prayers.
Love Helen and Charles
Sheila Paschal
April 12, 2011
Kim my prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family I am here for you sweetie Love Sheila
David & Dona Zimmerman
April 12, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Saw Mr. Breedlove at Bayside Seafood where he stopped for coffee daily. Had been missing him. My father, Vernon Underwood, went to school with Mr. Breedlove. Used to have work done at the Radiator shop. He will be missed.
Carol Gillman
April 12, 2011
Aileen and the Breedlove family
My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Mr Breedlove was a good man and he will be missed.
April 12, 2011
Dear Mrs. Breedlove & Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you in the passing of your beloved Husband. Father amd Grandfather.
My God keep you in His loving care today and the days ahead.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Jeff & Brenda Newnam
Jackie Owens
April 12, 2011
Aleen and family we are very sorry to hear about Junior.... We send our condolences and love your way. -Rod Middlebrook and Jackie Middlebrook-Owens (one of the twins)
Sandi (Brown) Lennon
April 12, 2011
Breedlove family.... so sorry to hear this... My thoughts and prayers are with you....
April 12, 2011
Clarence and I and Rachel are very sorry to learn of Junior's death. You are in our prayers. Love, Margie
April 12, 2011
Mr. Breedlove was a kind and decent man. He will be missed. God bless the family in this time of need. David Crabtree, Mcleansville, N.C.
Lonnie Albright
April 12, 2011
I certainly am so sorry for your great loss. I will remember you all in prayer.
CHRIS COLE
April 12, 2011
TIM AND FAMILY-
SORRY TO SEE YOUR DAD'S PASSING. HE USED TO KID ME OFTEN ABOUT GETTING HIS GUN TO RUN OFF ANOTHER SALESMAN. I MISS THOSE DAYS. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
April 12, 2011
Mrs. Breedlove and Tim,
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Breedlove. My thoughts are with you.
Kathleen
Mike Preston
April 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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