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William Norris Breedlove

April 3, 1919 — May 19, 2013

Mr. William N. (Billy) Breedlove of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died on May 19, 2013, at the age of 94 after a brief illness. Mr. Breedlove was born in Holly Hill, SC, on April 3, 1919, the son of Willie Tillman Breedlove and Lillian Antley Breedlove. He grew up in Rowesville, SC and Charleston, SC. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC.

Billy attended Murray Vocational High School in Charleston and began working for Gas Engine and Electric Company in 1937. A few years later he went to work at the Charleston Naval Shipyard as an electrician wiring ships (mostly destroyers) during World War II. In 1950, he went to work as a salesman for Fort Sumter Chevrolet (now Rick Hendrick Chevrolet). Billy sold trucks, used cars, and new cars for almost 57 years. He was a frequent member of the 100 Car Club for selling 100 or more cars in a given year. He retired in early 1987.

In addition to his wife of 70 years, the former Frances Marie Heinshon, Billy is survived by his son, William N. Breedlove, Jr. and wife Mary, of Jamestown, NC; daughter, Cheryl Ann Breedlove of the home; granddaughter Ashley Breedlove Welch and husband Ethan of Raleigh, NC, and great granddaughter Nora Elizabeth Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Marvin Breedlove, and his sister Myrtle Murrell. Billy was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and served in several capacities over the years. He enjoyed golf and played almost every Wednesday afternoon for over 40 years.

Memorials may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 405 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

5:00 - 7:00 pm

J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Starts at 11:00 am

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

405 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

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Interment

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Starts at 12:00 pm

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