Edward Lebbaeus Breeden III Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 23, 2026, at the age of 91, Edward Lebbaeus Breeden III (Norfolk, Virginia) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eddie Breeden and Billye Breeden; his sister Billye Lee Adams; and his son James Breeden. He is survived by: his wife Marian Gates Breeden (Virginia); his children, Eddie IV Breeden (Susie), Carlie Dietz (Wallace) and Lucius Breeden (Lori); his grandchildren, Michael Dietz (Mary), Leney B. Peterson (Owen), Billye Dietz, Lebs Breeden (Mary Leigh), Gates Breeden, Gray Breeden (Kristen), Courts Breeden and Elias Breeden; and his great grandchild Amos Peterson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hampden-Sydney College, 1 College Road, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943.