Harold A. "Hal" Breedlove

Harold A. Breedlove, 92, of Beaumont, died Friday, September 18, 2020. He was born on April 2, 1928 in Montgomery, Alabama to Willora Dixon Breedlove and John William Breedlove. Hal was raised in Montgomery, graduated from Auburn University in 1950 after which he served in the United States Air Force.

He began his career with DuPont Engineering Department in 1956 serving at various locations until retirement in 1993 ending as Resident Construction Manager in Beaumont. During his employment with DuPont, he was a Registered Professional Engineer of Delaware, a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. Hal was a loving husband and father of two sons, he was an avid golfer, college football fan, enjoyed spending time with his family, and was a long-time member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Hamaco Sunday School Class, participating in various programs including Caring Ministries.

Hal is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Vivian S. Breedlove; son, Harold “Ken” Breedlove and his wife, Debbie, of Houston; son, William “Bill” Breedlove, of Orange County, California; grandchildren, Brian Breedlove, Brock Breedlove and his wife, Whitney; great-grandson, Bryant Harold Breedlove; niece, Pamela Nichols and her husband, Ben; and nephew, Michael Breedlove and his wife, Brooks.

Hal is preceded in death by his parents; brother, John W. Breedlove, Jr.; and sister, Joanna B. Crane.

A gathering of Mr. Breedlove’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 25, 2020, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3430 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 5247, Beaumont, Texas 77726 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123.

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