James Douglas Breitling, Jr.

James Douglas Breitling, Jr.

James Breitling, Jr. Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 9 to Mar. 10, 2023.
James Douglas Breitling, Jr. Eureka Springs - James Douglas "Doug" Breitling, Jr., age 73, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, passed away on March 7, 2023, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Doug was born on October 5, 1949, in Canyon, Texas, to James D. Breitling, Sr. and Buena Vista Walker Breitling. He married Beverly Gowder on January 13, 1979, in Athens, Georgia. Doug served in the United States Navy and was a Supply Corp. Officer. After retiring from the Navy, he attended the Citadel and received his Master's Degree in Business Administration. Doug worked with AmeriCorps in Charleston, South Carolina for seven years. Doug and Beverly moved to Eureka Springs, where they owned and operated Arsenic and Old Lace Bed & Breakfast for 17 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Breitling and Buena Vista Breitling.

Doug is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beverly; their dog, Sandi; brother, Mike Breitling and wife Susie, and their daughters, Kalynn and Ann-Claire; brother, Randy Breitling and wife Debbie, and their children, Kristen, Meredith, and Connor; and brother, Anthony Breitling and wife Janice, and their children, Jana, Kara, and Toni.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to Flint Street Fellowship Food Pantry, P.O. Box 323, Eureka Springs, AR 72632 or Good Shepherd Humane Society, P.O. Box 285, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. To sign the online guestbook, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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