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JOHN BRELAND
LIMA — John Adam Breland Sr., age 76, passed away at 9:07 pm Saturday, July 23, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Hospice Care Unit.
John was born November 9, 1939 in Lumberton, MS, to the late George and Mollie (Jones) Breland. His wife, Rosa Mae (Griffin) Breland preceded him in death.
John retired from Waste Management of Lima. He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Lima. He loved reading his Bible and going out in the field Ministry. John worked hard his entire life loving and caring for his family.
He was blessed with five children, Shirley Breland, who preceded him in death, John (LeAnne) Breland Jr., of Lima, Timothy (LaVonne) Breland, of Cincinnati, Mollie Breland, of Lima and Dave (Rochelle) Breland, of St. Marys; seven grandchildren, Shemika Breland, C.J. Whisenton Jr., Tiara Breland, John Breland III, Jasmine Breland, Michael Breland and Mekayla Breland and 7 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include, four sisters, Margaret Ann Breland, Margie Misckill, Bonnie Jean Haffery and Myrtis Young; two brothers, Frank Breland and Jessie Breland and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by four brothers, George Lott, Earlie Breland, Ulis C. Breland and Homer Breland and five sisters, Thelma Fredricks, Bernice Lee, Berdina Austin, Doris Breland and Sally Ann Mills.
Funeral services will begin 11:00 am Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at CHILES - LAMAN FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES, EASTSIDE CHAPEL, 828 Bellefontaine Ave., Lima, Ohio 45801. Brother Mike Skinner will officiate the service. Burial of cremated remains will be at a later date in Zion Cemetery.
Friends may call from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday, July 26, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 703 Bluelick Road, Lima, Ohio 45801.
Condolences may be expressed at chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Breland
July 28, 2016
To the Breland Family, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May God give you the needed strength to endure, during this very trying time.
(1 Corinthians 10:13)
TNF - OH
Judy Downard
July 27, 2016
Loved Loved John, he was such a wonderful man. Who will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Annie Yahl
July 27, 2016
Dear Dave, Shelly & family, I am so sorry for your family's loss of Dave's father. My love & prayers are with you all.
Hugs to you all!
Annie Yahl
Cynthia Crayton
July 26, 2016
I'm sorry about ur lost, I'll keep the family in prayer. I love u all.
jacqueline evans-hill
July 26, 2016
MOLLIE, TIM, JOHN, MY CONDOLENCES TO U YOU DAD WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. SO SORRY FOR UR LOSS. KEEPING U ALL IN PRAYER,SENDING OUR LOVE. KIETH, DIANE, JACQUELINE,KATHLEEN,STEVEN KAY.
Byron Lehman
July 26, 2016
John was one of the happiest of people I've ever known. He always had a good word and warm smile. He loved Jehovah, God's word of truth, his family, his congregation, and everyone he met.
He, my wife, and I were baptized on the same day 43 years ago in Napoleon, Ohio.
Opal Arnett
July 26, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my prayers.
Shemika Breland
July 26, 2016
You are the greatest man i have ever known and you will be forever in my heart and missed dearly...I love you so much pawpaw...hug my mama for me and Rest in Heaven
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