Born June 17, 1961, in Lexington, he was a son of the late Dosie David Breeden and Maryanna Hartless Breeden.

He was a self-employed logger for many years.

Surviving are his children, Jonathan A. Smith and Jeffrey Breeden; two brothers, David Lewis Breeden and Stephen Lee Breeden; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, at Harrison Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Donald Stine.