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Barry Breedlove Obituary

Barry Lee Breedlove

Willow Spring

Barry Lee Breedlove, born December 18, 1930 in Norfolk, Va., died on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

Memorial services will be held 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Ennis Street, Fuquay-Varina. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Mr. Breedlove is proceeded in death by his father, Llewellyn Breedlove; mother, Emma Theresa McCabe; wife, Peggy Bissette Breedlove; daughter, Beverly Breedlove; and son, Barry Lee Breedlove, Jr.

He is survived by his daughters, Diane Mercer (Donnie) of Clayton, NC, Deb Breedlove of Raleigh, NC, Theresa York of Melbourne, FL, Faith Butler (Ed) of Apex, NC, Tea Kee Breedlove of Fuquay-Varina, NC, and Theresa Cochran (Ronnie) of Apex, NC; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Bobby Breedlove (Millie) of Puerto Rico; sister, Betty Martin of Kinston, NC.

The family has asked that contributions be made in memory of Barry Breedlove to the Willow Spring Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 4200 Piney Grove Road, Angier, NC, 27501 or to the Audubon Society, Attn: Audubon Angel, 225 Varick Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY, 10014.

Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at thomasfuneral.com.

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

Published by The News & Observer on May 6, 2014.

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Wayne & Jenell Bultje

May 6, 2014

Our love and prayers to the Breedlove Family. May Jehovah comfort you!

Bonnie and Fred Rose and family

May 6, 2014

Sending our sympathy to the family and friends of Barry Breedlove. May the good memories carry you through this difficult time. And may he rest in peace.

Joanie Lamb

May 6, 2014

So sorry Theresa and Breedlove family.

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