With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ernest Breeden of Jewell Ridge, Virginia, born in Jewell Valley, Virginia, who passed away on March 17, 2023 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Breeden to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Earl Breeden and Ethel Gay Rife Hale; his stepfather Garland Hale; his grandson Emmitt Dakota Smith; his siblings, Ronald Puckett and Mona Jean Wagner; and his brother-in-law J. C. Wagner.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Sue Cole Breeden; his children, Patricia Gail Jefferys (Scott) of Peoria, AZ, Therese Sue Smith (James) of Richlands, VA, Gerald Dwayne Breeden (Edie) of Ashley and Tommie Dean Breeden of Delta, CO; his siblings, Brenda Cheryl Rife (Ray) of Cedar Bluff, VA, A. C. Breeden (Leslie) of Madisonville, KY and James Lowell Breeden (Peggy) of Kimbolton, OH; his sister-in-law Margaret Puckett; his grandchildren, Danielle Robinkoff, Josh Breeden, Dustin Jefferys, Sean Breeden, Mathew Smith, Jacob Breeden, Thomas Breeden and Amber Smith; his stepgrandson John Smith; his great grandchildren, Blaine, Kiley Robinkoff, Maxine, Aurora Breeden and Harper Niedert; and his pet Gus. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hurst-Scott Funeral Homes