1931
William
2008
William S. Breedlove
September 19, 1931 — August 23, 2008
William (Bill) Shofner Breedlove
September 19, 1931 - August 23, 2008
Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia to Joseph Shofner Breedlove and Julia Walker Breedlove, Bill was a graduate of Columbus High School where he was active in Jr ROTC and was a marksman on the rifle team.
Bill started his working career raising and wholesaling peaches on his family?s farm. Following graduation from high school he worked as a Lineman?s Apprentice, a Hydroelectric Plant Operator and an Apprentice Electrician for Georgia Power Company. He then continued as an Insurance Agent and Insurance Consultant in the North Georgia area for 40 years. After his retirement, he and his wife moved to Blairsville, to assist his son, Bob, in the establishment and success of Blairsville Surveying Company.
Bill was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Union County where he was instrumental in the establishment of Older Adults Sharing in Service (OASIS), and taught chair-caning, hearts card game and other classes for 10 years.
Bill was an excellent storyteller, finding humor even in distressing situations. He was known for having a twinkle in his eye and a kind word for those he encountered. He treasured his wife and family (especially his many grandchildren). He enjoyed gardening, hiking, waterfalls, trains, peaches, playing games, laughing and story-telling, music and singing, working with stained glass, playing the gut bucket, and chair-caning.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Eva Davis Breedlove; his children, Ginger Ramsay, Jim and Kathy Breedlove, Bob and Cheryl Breedlove, David and Shelly Breedlove, and Stephen and Allison Breedlove; his grandchildren, Claire & Rachel Ramsay, Wendy and George Goddard, Justin and Jennifer Breedlove, Jason & Steven Conard, Sarah & Eric Breedlove, Caine Burnette, Melissa and Nathan Adams, Billy, Anna, Alex, Leia, Grizzly, Rachel, Kiara, Kaly, Adrian & Burkley Breedlove, Logan Butts, Terry and Whitney Breedlove, Andrew & Lindsay Breedlove and great-grandchildren, Austin & Angelica Galdamez and Michael & Adam Ashton, several nieces and nephews, and many close friends.
Visitation with family and friends will be Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00pm til 8:00pm at Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville, Ga. A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Blairsville on Thursday, August 28th at 11:00 am with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the OASIS Program at the church, the First United Methodist Church Family Life Building Fund or to the American Cancer Society.
The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
September 19, 1931 - August 23, 2008
Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia to Joseph Shofner Breedlove and Julia Walker Breedlove, Bill was a graduate of Columbus High School where he was active in Jr ROTC and was a marksman on the rifle team.
Bill started his working career raising and wholesaling peaches on his family?s farm. Following graduation from high school he worked as a Lineman?s Apprentice, a Hydroelectric Plant Operator and an Apprentice Electrician for Georgia Power Company. He then continued as an Insurance Agent and Insurance Consultant in the North Georgia area for 40 years. After his retirement, he and his wife moved to Blairsville, to assist his son, Bob, in the establishment and success of Blairsville Surveying Company.
Bill was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Union County where he was instrumental in the establishment of Older Adults Sharing in Service (OASIS), and taught chair-caning, hearts card game and other classes for 10 years.
Bill was an excellent storyteller, finding humor even in distressing situations. He was known for having a twinkle in his eye and a kind word for those he encountered. He treasured his wife and family (especially his many grandchildren). He enjoyed gardening, hiking, waterfalls, trains, peaches, playing games, laughing and story-telling, music and singing, working with stained glass, playing the gut bucket, and chair-caning.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Eva Davis Breedlove; his children, Ginger Ramsay, Jim and Kathy Breedlove, Bob and Cheryl Breedlove, David and Shelly Breedlove, and Stephen and Allison Breedlove; his grandchildren, Claire & Rachel Ramsay, Wendy and George Goddard, Justin and Jennifer Breedlove, Jason & Steven Conard, Sarah & Eric Breedlove, Caine Burnette, Melissa and Nathan Adams, Billy, Anna, Alex, Leia, Grizzly, Rachel, Kiara, Kaly, Adrian & Burkley Breedlove, Logan Butts, Terry and Whitney Breedlove, Andrew & Lindsay Breedlove and great-grandchildren, Austin & Angelica Galdamez and Michael & Adam Ashton, several nieces and nephews, and many close friends.
Visitation with family and friends will be Wednesday, August 28th from 6:00pm til 8:00pm at Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville, Ga. A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Blairsville on Thursday, August 28th at 11:00 am with a reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the OASIS Program at the church, the First United Methodist Church Family Life Building Fund or to the American Cancer Society.
The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
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