John E. Breshears

John E. Breshears obituary, Windsor, MO

John E. Breshears

John Breshears Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hadley Funeral Home - Windsor on Nov. 24, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

John E. Breshears, 83, of Windsor, Missouri, died late Sunday evening, November 23, 2025, in Windsor.
He was born May 29, 1942, in Cross Timbers, Mo., the son of Odie Robert Breshears and Josephine Edith (Beck) Breshears. On November 2, 1968, he married Shirley Darlene Gemes in Fristoe, Mo., and she preceded him in death on December 9, 2020.
He worked at Stahl Specialty Company in Warrensburg and Unitog at both the Warsaw and Warrensburg locations. In his retirement, he worked at the Windsor Laundromat for several years. He enjoyed country music, watching Westerns and was never without his cowboy hat. He looked forward to going out to eat with his family, enjoying pie and coffee for dessert. He had a warm sense of humor. He was a devoted father and an especially devoted grandfather to his grandson, Trevin.
Survivors include a son, John Mark Breshears (Angela), Overland Park, Kansas; a daughter, Rebecca Lynn Breshears, Windsor, Mo.; a grandson, Trevin Cole Breshears, Windsor, Mo.; an uncle, Hervie Beck, Warsaw, Mo.; and several cousins.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 28, 2025, at the New Home Cemetery, Cross Timbers, Mo. A memorial has been established for funeral expenses and contributions may be left in care of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support John's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor John Breshears's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign John Breshears's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?