Mr. Breedlove is Laid to Rest on Wednesday
Following largely attended and affecting funeral rites at the First Baptist Church, the body of William Luther Breedlove, well known and greatly beloved citizen, was laid to rest in the city cemetery Wednesday afternoon and the grave covered with beautiful flowers.
The floral offerings were many and lovely, attesting the high esteem in which Mr. Breedlove was held by unnumbered friends.
The funeral rites were conducted by Pastor James A. Clarke and Elder H. O Nash of Atlanta, and marked the climax of a life that was unusual for its gifts of grace and its contribution to the citizenship of Walton County.
The pall bearers were G. L. Adams, W. F. Adams, J.P. Adams. B. G. Adams. J. O. Adams and J. W. Hicks.
Deacons of the First Baptist church acted as an honorary escort.
Mr. Breedlove died at the Athens general hospital Tuesday mornig, following an illness of three weeks, during which time he had received every possible attention from his devoted family and hospital attaches.
It was realized from the beginning that his condition was serious and loved ones were prepared for the sad summons which reached hem in the gray hours of Tuesday morning, when the devoted nurse mingled her tears with those of the family, because of her attachment to one who had been so uncomplaining, so gentle and kind
Mr. Breedlove was born August 16, 1863, near Gratis, and spent his entire life in Walton County. His parents were James F. and Amanda B Breedlove, honored pioneer citizens.
Married May 28, 1891, to Miss Ella Addams, daughter of the lamented Elder and Mrs. James M. Adams, the union was an unusually congenial one and was blessed with ten children, eight of whom, with their noble mother, survive.
They are MessrsT. R. and Howell A. Breedlove, of Monroe; Mrs. O. A. Chandler of Perry, GA..;Mrs. L. T. Allison, of Forest Park, GA.;Mrs. C. E. Chandler, of Commerce; Mrs. J. J. Jaynes, of East Point; Mrs. J E McGee, of Montezuma, and Miss Martha Breedlove, of Monroe.
He is also survived by 25 grandchildren, and one brother, Mr. J. Madison Breedlove, of Gratis, now in his 86th year.
For the past 34 years Mr. And Mrs. Breedlove had resided at their lovely home on the northern outskirts of Monroe, which was famed for its hospitality and the devoted companionship of those who called it home.
Mr. Breedlove had been a member of the Baptist church for more than 50 years, joining at Center Hill, where he later became a Deacon, and uniting with the First Baptist church on Monroe when he moved here. He had been a Deacon in the latter church for more than 40 years and attended its services regularly so long as his health permitted.
Mr. Breedlove had been active in the management of his farming interest until a few years since, when he turned over their direction to his eldest son, Mr. Thomas R. Breedlove, but he continued active about the home up until his last illness.
Noted for his quiet, amiable and chee4rful manner, his lofty traits as a Christian citizen, his devotion to his family and friends and his ready co-operation with every good movement, Mr. Breedlove was one of the county's outstanding men and one who enjoyed the friendship and esteem of all who know him.
He was always ready to commend, but slow to criticize, and the example of his life affords inspiration to his splendid children, grandchildren and a legion of friends who will always revere his memory.
To the sorrowing loved ones, The Walton Tribune sends assurances of it's tenderest interest and sympathy.

From The Walton Tribune May 1938