David Breeden

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

David Lee Breeden age 73 passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at National Health Care in Joplin. He was born in Webb City, Missouri on November 16, 1947 to Earl Breeden and Leila Grace “Frib” Breeden. 

David grew up in Oronogo, and went to school through the 8th grade in Oronogo. He graduated from Carl Junction High School. David served in the United States Army from February 1967 through February 1969. 

While in the Army he married Billie Dawn “Dee” Gillisepe. Although that marriage did not last very long, it did produce two beautiful daughters, Kimberly and Jackie. Kim and Jackie provided him 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, and he is also survived by his brother, Randy Breeden and wife Diane (Dave’s favorite “darlin’ sister in law”). 

There was a period in his life in Oronogo that he was close to a neighbor, Charlene Kneeland and her grandson Levi Plante. When the need arose, he provided a home for Levi, and raised him as his own.

Dave had many jobs throughout his working life, but his passion was always for motorcycles. Over the years he had owned, built or rode many different types of motorcycles, from dirt bikes, to dragsters, to a Bonneville Salt Flat streamliner. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City with Pastor Jeff D. Martin officiating. The family will be present for a visitation on Sunday at the funeral home from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Burial will follow services in Oronogo Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to “Second Kick Cycle Works” at 18 East 3rd Street, Grove, Oklahoma 74344. This museum already had Dave’s last dragster on display, and is restoring his streamliner for future display. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of National Health Care and Phoenix Hospice for their care and kindness. 

Services are under the direction of Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City. Visit www.simpsonfh.com for online condolences.