ERNEST BREED Obituary

BREED, JR. , Ernest M, was called home by his LORD and Savior on March 16, 2014, and in glory he is reunited with his beloved wife of 55 years, Charlotte Naylor Breed. Ernie was one of two sons of Ernest Mark and Marie (Swift) Breed of Warren, Pennsylvania. His brother John Grange Breed died in infancy. He served in both the United States Army and Air Force in World War II, and received his B.A. in 1949 from Allegheny College (Pennsylvania), where he was a two-sport letterman (baseball and football). Returning home to Deland to his recently widowed Mother, he graduated from Stetson University College of Law in 1952, where he met and married Nancy Charlotte Naylor. His law career commenced with Jennings, Watts, Clarke and Hamilton in Jacksonville, Florida and in 1957, he moved to Sebring to begin his own private practice. He was a member of the Florida Bar, and was the owner/operator of Lakeview Mobile Court. He is survived by his 4 children and their families E. Mark Breed, III, and spouse Brook of Sebring, Florida; Charlotte Heston of Sebring, Florida; J.N. "Jack" Breed, and spouse Kristi of Bartow, Florida; and David S. Breed, and spouse Paula of Panama City, Florida. He has 9 grandchildren: David Breed (spouse Mallory), Allison Breed, Andrew Breed, Sarah Heston, Katherine Heston, William Heston, Robert Heston, Jacob Breed (spouse Brandi), and Luke Breed. He has two great-grandchildren, Case Breed and Olivia Henry. Ernie served three Sebring churches as a Ruling Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and Youth Leader, and was an active member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. As a civic leader, he served on the Board of the Sebring Airport Authority, the Sebring Area Chamber of Commerce as President, and was a faithful Rotarian for over 5 decades, serving at every level including the leadership team of the annual Rotary Spaghetti Dinner. In addition to being a Past President of Rotary, he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Sebring. Ernie made a dramatic impact in the education programs in our community, as a sponsor and supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, Heartland Christian School, and Geneva Classical Academy. Further, he was a founder and Board Member of Scholarship Recognition, Inc. He was honored for his community service, receiving the Silver Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of America, and the Exemplum Award from Geneva Classical Academy. Ernie was an avid golfer, world traveler, passionate Gator fan, lifetime Pittsburgh Pirates fan, deer hunter, bridge club shark, and a famed swamp cabbage cook! First and last, Ernie was a strong Christian, Husband, Father, and Friend. As his strength failed, his children were ready for his passing, but not his loss. May we all find comfort in our good memories of the Big E! The family will receive visitors at 3:00pm on Sunday, March 23 at Covenant Presbyterian Church, with funeral services in the sanctuary at 4:00pm. Interment will be a private family service at Pinecrest Cemetery in Sebring. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Campus Outreach, Project #2385, P.O. Box 43737, Birmingham, AL 35243. You may also donate online at donate.campusoutreach.org. Condolences may be expressed at www.morrisfuneralchapel.com. Arrangements by,

Published by TBO.com on Mar. 19, 2014.
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To the Breed family,
Was so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. He was a great guy. We ment him first at the Swift family reunion, whic he loved to attend in Edinboro, where we from, and go over "old" times. We became very good friends and continued our friendship when we moved to Avon Park. He will be greatly missed. You all will be in out thoughts and prayers.

Boyd & Kay Nelson

March 20, 2014

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

James & Celeste Mabe

March 19, 2014

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