of Paris, AR
April 4, 1918 - July 15, 2013
Rolla ''Spec'' Byron Breed Jr., 95 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Monday July 15, 2013 in Danville. He was born on April 4, 1918 in Greenridge, Arkansas to his parents Rolla and Ona (Kopf) Breed Sr.. He was the owner and operator of Spec's Barber Shop in Paris and was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. Spec was instrumental in bringing the Paris Boys and Girls Club to Paris. He worked with the Fort Smith Boys and Girls Club to open the first satellite location and help coordinate the building of the baseball fields where they are still in use today.
Spec is preceded in death by his parents, Rolla and Ona Breed Sr.; wife Mary Ann Breed; sisters, Lelah McConnell and Melba Beard and brother Harvey Nelson Breed.
Spec is survived by one daughter Judy Jenkins and husband Jack of Danville, Arkansas; three sons Rolla Mel Breed and wife Wilma of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Rex Breed and wife Ramona of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Scott Breed and wife Kimberly of Paris, Arkansas; sister, Loreen Thomas of El Paso, Texas; brother, John Scott Breed of Pittsburg, California; ten grandchildren, Mark Breed of Mission Viejo, California, David Breed of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Kris Coulbourn of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jeri Dennis of Danville, Arkansas, Heather Steadham of Italy, Stacey Heston of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Dallas Breed of Hawaii, Mason Breed of Las Vegas, Nevada, Schuyler Breed of Maui, Hawaii and Austin Breed of Paris, Arkansas; and twelve great grandchildren.
Memorial visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, July 22, 2013 at First Baptist Church in Paris. Burial of cremated remains will be in Oakwood Cemetery with Military Honors Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Paris Boys & Girls Club, 717 North 5th. St., Paris, Arkansas 72855.
Wish we could have came to the funeral, I am so glad that I got to spend some time with him last fall. We had some good conversations and solved the worlds problems on those weekends I stayed with him, I will miss him so much. Love you uncle Spec see you later.
Thank all of you so much for your comments. Dad loved you all. Rolla, Rex, Scott, and I appreciate you so much. We miss him terribly but are so glad he is with Jesus and Mom and the others.
You wil be miss.
You always gave good advise
God bless you for all you done
There wasn't a better person than Spec. He cut my hair for years until I moved to Little Rock where his brother Buster cut it, when I moved back Spec continued cutting it. I enjoyed his friendship. Rest in peace friend.
My prayers are with the Breed family. It was indeed a pleasure to have known both Spec and Mary Ann. They were the type people that made a difference in the community and many good things they did will live on in the hearts of many people for years to come. Due to illness I will not be able to attend services, may God be close to you and give you peace.
Sure was nice to know Spec and Mary Ann, they will
always be in my heart .Thanks for the respect always.
I have SO MANY fond memories of taking my "little" brother, Jim, to the barber shop to get his haircut!! Spec, Mary Ann, and their children were so special to us. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Your faith, your family, and your friends are your sources of peace, strength and comfort. To live in hearts you leave behind is to never die. With love, Charles and Anne
Spec cut my hair from 6 years old til I wanted to be a little more lady-like .....He was a good friend of my dad. A fine man ....
Spec was a good friend to all that knew him. I enjoyed many visits with him at his home and mine. May the angels watch over him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Specs family. He will be sorely missed.
Joe and Ann Ragsdale
Spec was always one of my favorite people. My heart goes out to Scott and family.
Prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss.
Judy.....We are so sad to learn of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Barbara & Art Smith
Praying for you guys. We love you and we're sorry we couldn't be there!
To the Breed Family,
Both your parents were a huge part of my life growing up on Mary St. You have my deepest sympathy but can rest assured they lived long fruitful meaningful lives.
Sincerely,
Celeste Fox
So sorry to hear of Spec's passing. He was a monument to the community of Paris. He will be greatly missed.
I feel that my life was enriched beyond measure for having known Spec and Mary Ann the few short years I knew them.
They were very special people to the Elywon Hughes family.
He has already told God a few things about baseball. Gonna miss Spec. A good guy.
We visited in Spec and Mary Ann's home several times and enjoyed every minute with them. Wonderful people that will be sorely missed. May God's Peace abide with the entire family.
From the Daniel family, so sorry for your loss. Loved Spec and family. Thanks Spec for giving Lawrence Daniel his first job as a barber. You were highly respected and loved by all. You are missed. Loved your smile:)
Spec And Mary Ann Breed were friends to Many, This couple will be missed by Paris and Logan County, our thoughts and Prayers are with your family
neal Wade
We are sorry for your loss.
C.E. and Pattie
Spec and Mary Ann was one of the dearest friends I will ever have. If it had not been for them, I would have not made it thru when Dale died. Mary Ann and even Spec cut my hair as long as I lived in Paris. Scott I know you remember when they took me in when I first lost Dale and Spec made sure I had a safe place to live while he was sick and when Dale died.
Spec will be sorely missed by everyone and you have my grief, but I know Mary Ann was waiting on him.
Deepest Sympathy. He will be missed by our community.