David Edward Breeden, Sr.

David Edward Breeden, age 79, died Monday April 22nd, 2024 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.

He was born August 26th, 1944 to Floyd and Geneva Norton Breeden. He served in the US Air Force for 4 years before becoming a successful Agri-businessman for 58 years. His passion was operating Breeden Farms. He was a legend at Breeden’s Corner. David was known for his generosity, compassion, and willingness to lend a helping hand to everyone. He was a member of Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church where he was a participant in the Unity Class. He was a former Deacon and Elder. His contributions to the success of the annual ingathering will be greatly missed. David loved the outdoors, and his many hunting trips all over the world led to many enjoyable stories. His slogan, “If it flies, it dies” was taught to the young and old.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Mildred Hudson and Mabel Quick. David is survived by his friend, partner, and wife of 42 years, Betty; sister, Barbara Snuggs (John) of Laurinburg; sons, David E. Breeden, Jr. (Andrea) of Kingston, GA, and Jayson Breeden (Keri) of Laurinburg; daughters, Kim Breeden of Dunn, and Aimie Hoover (David) of Raeford; grandchildren, Sophia Breeden of Lakeland, GA, David E. Breeden, III (Cailyn) of Cartersville, GA, Mollie, Max, and Jake Hoover of Raeford, Carleigh McKeithan of Lumber Bridge, and Chloe Breeden of the home; and one great-grandchild, David E. Breeden, IV of Cartersville, GA; many nieces and nephews, and too many special friends to name.

Visitation will be Wednesday, April 24th from 5:00-7:00pm at Bumgarner Family Funeral Service. A celebration of his life will be held Thursday, April 25th at 2:00pm at Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, with a private burial to follow.

Memorial gifts can be made to the following: The American Heart Association, 10 Glenlake Parkway NE South Tower, Suite 400, Atlanta, GA 30328, or Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church, 15301 McFarland Road, Laurinburg, NC 28352, or MDS Foundation Inc., 4573 S. Broad Street, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620.

Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium is assisting the Breeden family.

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