Larry Breedlove

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Well folks, it's with a heavy heart, but also a grin on our faces, that we bid a final adieu to our beloved Uncle Larry, also known as Charles Larry Breedlove. Born on March 19, 1962 in Webb City, and a proud resident of Carterville for the past 63 years, Larry truly was the life of the party. He was a funny, compassionate, generous, and loving individual, who had a knack for making everyone around him feel special. And let's not forget his beloved dogs, who he spoiled rotten, of course. He passed away on December 2, 2025.

Larry was a man of many talents, but the one we will all remember is his ability to fix anything - and I mean anything - with duct tape and a bit of elbow grease. He loved working on his truck, collecting treasures that others might call junk, and teaching us all how to do things his way - because, according to Larry, that was the right way. He was a custodian by profession, serving the Fairview Elementary School in Carthage for the last 15 years.

As hardheaded as he was, Larry was a man of faith. A verse from the Bible that I believe truly encapsulates Larry's spirit is Proverbs 17:22, "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Larry was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Carterville, and his cheerful heart was indeed good medicine for us all. We will remember him for his laughter, his jokes, his generosity, and his good-natured ribbing.

Larry is survived by his nieces, Christina (Timothy) Cooper, Mary Gastineau, Cassie (Glenn) Shafer, Linda Webb. Brother-in-law Randy Swager, Sister-in-Law Kathy Breedlove. 9 great nieces and nephews and 6 great great nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Billie Breedlove, his sister Linda Swager, and his brother William Breedlove.

Visitation for Larry will be held Monday, December 8, 2025, at 11:00am, at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, followed by the funeral service at 12:00pm with Chaplain Kyle Beverlin officiating. The family encourages those attending services to sport their Kansas City Chiefs attire.

Services are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home. To continue Larry's legacy of laughter and love, we invite you to share your favorite stories, jokes, and pictures of Larry on his memorial page at www.simpsonfh.com. As Larry would say “Let’s paaaarrrty.”