James L. Breeden, age 86, of Kimbolton, OH passed away Thursday February 20, 2025 at Union Hospital Cleveland Clinic. James was born October 5, 1938 to the late Earl Breeden and Ethel Gay Rife Hale in Virginia. James retired from the Ford Motor Company and was a member of The Millennium Street Rodders. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was Protestant by faith.
Along with his parents James is preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest and Ronald. One sister, Mona Jean.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years Peggy Ann Cole Breeden whom he married February 23, 1960. Three daughters, Donna L. (Ray) Morrison of LaGrange, OH, Regina B. (Michael) Walker of Elyria, OH, Kimberly A. (Robert) Townsley of Elyria, OH. One brother, Alfred (Lesile) Breeden of KY. One sister, Cheryl (Ray) Rife of Virginia. Sister-in-law, Mary Sue Breeden of Virginia. Seven grandchildren: Derek, Amy, Megan, Corey, Madison, Kyle, Cole. Several Great Grandchildren. Calling hours will be from 2:00 to 4:00 on Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Bundy-Law Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 4:00 at the funeral home with Phil Griffith officiating.