Marvin Breeding, 89, of Greensburg, KY passed away May 4th, 2023 at T.J. Health Columbia. He was born November 14, 1933 in Green County, KY to the late Atha Gent and Clyde English Breeding.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a child, Marvin Dewayne Breeding and a sister, Wynema Breeding Garrison & husband, Samuel Garrison.
Marvin was a devout Christian and member of the Columbia Christian Church. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Marvin began working at the Greensburg Tobacco market at an early age before taking a job at Green Hills Nursing Home as the Dietary Supervisor, where he retired after 30+ years.
In his younger years, he enjoyed horseback riding on the weekends. It was a pastime he shared with his sons, creating countless memories. His passion was farming. His meticulous attention to detail was evident by the condition of his land, equipment, and cattle. It was routine to find him hard at work maintaining his farm and ensuring his animals were well kept.
SURVIVORS:
His wife of 66 years: Julia Ann Cheatham Breeding
3 sons & daughters-in-law: Wade & Carolyn Breeding, Glenn & Lesha Breeding, Keith and Debra Breeding all of Columbia, KY
8 grandchildren: David Breeding (Elizabeth), Patricia Breeding, Steven Breeding (Lindsay), Kristeena Breeding (Brandon Morris), Charles Breeding (Kate), Brandon Breeding (Breann), Savannah Roy (Clint), and Josh Roy (Marrissa)
8 great-grandchildren: Maddie, Kelsay, Briley, Samuel, Kemma, and Elsie Breeding, Memphis Roy, and Braxton Gillen
1 sister: Juanita Breeding Cheatham (Maurice)
Several other friends & relatives
Funeral Service: Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. John Davis and Bro. Adam Shepard officiating
Burial: Columbia Cemetery
Visitation: Sunday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Monday morning until time of service at the funeral home
Pallbearers: Mr. Breeding’s grandchildren
Honorary pallbearers: Elders & Deacons from Columbia Christian Church
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
