James Breedlove 1937-2023

James was born Aug. 10, 1937, in Girard, the son of John Romie and Agnes Allison Breedlove.

Jim joined the Army and served in the Korean War. He worked at U.S. Steel and also as a Girard firefighter for many years.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Lillian Klenitch Breedlove; sons, Jim (Wendy) Breedlove of Mineral Ridge and their children, Jenna, Hannah and Daniel; and John Breedlove of Girard and his children, John (Stephanie) Breedlove and Derek (Kaitlynn) Breedlove; and great-grandchildren, William, Kinsley and Grayson.

Besides his parents, James was preceded in death by his brothers, Maynard Breedlove and George Breedlove; and his sister, Dixie Kuhn.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, at Blackstone Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 4 p.m. Jim will be laid to rest in Girard City Cemetery.

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