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Larry Breedlove Obituary
Larry D. Breedlove, 72, rural Baldwin City, Kansas was born March 24, 1940, the son of Joe and Laura (Pierce) Breedlove, at home in Lamar, Arkansas, near Hagersville in the Boston Mountains of Arkansas. He was the youngest of 10 children.
When he was a young child, his family moved to the Sikeston, Missouri area to find a better living and to pick cotton. He left home at age 14 to find work in western Kansas, but was sent home because he was too young. At age 16, he returned to Kansas and lived the cowboy life. He learned the welding trade and worked in the oil fields of Wyoming. He later moved to Denver to weld and played guitar in a band. He moved back to Kansas in 1968, welding and hauling hay, where he met the farmer's daughter, Clarice Hughey. They were married October 12, 1968, and recently celebrated their 44th anniversary. He became a full-time farmer and dairyman, raising cattle and hogs. He also was a welder and ironworker for American Construction.
Preceding him in death were his parents, three brother, Henson, Hendricks, and Charley, and six sisters, Mamie, Geneva, Lucinda (Lou), Hazel, Nora, Eula, and Maudine. He is survived by his wife, of the home, three sons, and seven grandchildren: David William (Michelle Lanoue), Jade and Cheyenne; Matthew Dean (Michelle), Sierra, LillyAnn and Lora; and Andrew Grant (Angela), Jacob and Mariska. His greatest love was time with his grandchildren and working with his farm machinery.
Burial will be on the family farm in a private ceremony.
Memorials can be sent to the Franklin County Cancer Society in care of the Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com
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for Larry Breedlove
Karl Anderson
October 25, 2012
Sorry to hear about Larry's passing. I have many fond memories bailing hay with him and Andy. I remember one time seeing Larry with those huge horses pulling the planter on top the hill and seeing the joy on his face in doing so. He raised a fantastic family and he will be missed.
Joe Skeeba
October 24, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers.
Joe
Auger
October 21, 2012
In loving memory of a strong and kind man. We will miss you Larry. Our condolences to the family.
Lisa Chamberlain
October 21, 2012
Matt and David - Wow the years have passed... I remember riding my horse from my grandma and grandpa Christian's house to hang out, feed pigs, bottle feed bucket calves, and ride 4-wheelers! I hope you are all doing ok! I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad! He always seemed like a giant of a man to me..lol! All those years on the farm...the memories you have of him are priceless!!! Know that everyone is thinking about you and praying for you!
Love,
Lisa (McNish) Chamberlain
kathy gragg
October 21, 2012
Sympathy to Larry's family. He was a very good man.
October 21, 2012
So sorry for your loss.
Laverne Graves
David and Mary Cosman
October 20, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was such a kind man and we really used to love just sitting and visiting with you both. You now have a guardian angel to watch over you.
October 20, 2012
I am so saddened to hear of Larry's death. I work as a volunteer at LMH Oncology. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Wilton & Katherine Koehler
October 20, 2012
To a good neighbor so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Diana Johnson
October 20, 2012
We're so sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a good man and special friend. Raised a wonderful family and will be missed for a long time.
October 20, 2012
Eileen Flory God Bless you!
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