Earl Lloyd Breeding Jr.'s Obituary
Earl Lloyd Breeding, Jr., 69 years of Cahokia Heights, IL, passed away on February 18, 2026 at his residence. He was born December 8, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL.
Earl proudly served in the United States Air Force. For many years, he worked as a concrete truck driver for Kienstra Ready Mix Concrete in St. Louis. He was a simple man and lived a simple lifestyle. Earl was a gun enthusiast. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and shooting pool. A deep love for Harley Davidson motorcycles, Earl owned several throughout his lifetime. The Beatles, The Doors and Jim Morrison were some of his favorite musicians to listen to.
Surviving are his Son, Trey (Nicole) Breeding; Grandson, Tommy Breeding; Granddaughter, Lilly, who will be arriving soon; Siblings, Edward (Missy) Breeding Sr., James (Tammy) Breeding, Lisa (Don Rubino) Breeding; numerous nieces and nephews; along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Earl and Mary (nee Larson) Breeding Sr. and Nephew, Jimmy Breeding.
A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 6, 2026 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home, Dupo, IL
Private inurnment will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Make-A-Wish Foundation 13523 Barrett Parkway Dr., St. Louis, MO 63021.
For more information, please access our website,
https://www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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