James Alvin Breeding, 94 years, 9 months and 25 days, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 4, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital Mt. Sterling, KY.  He was born July 9, 1930 in Claiborne County, TN to the late Scott and Lizzie McCollough Breeding.  He retired from General Motors as a Truck Repair Mechanic after 41 years.  He was a Korean War Veteran for the US Army.

He touched the lives of many through his unwavering faith, strong work ethic and the presence of his quiet, gentle spirit.  His passion was fixing things and mechanical repairs.  He liked to read, loved the Lord, spending time with his family and to watch Kentucky Basketball.  He had a witty sense of humor and had us laughing all the time.  He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by daughters, Sherry Wilson (Keith) of Mt. Sterling, KY and Diana Rutta (Bob) of New Zealand; grandchildren, Amy Wilson, Lisa Wilson, Brian Wilson (Angela), Rebecca Wilson, Robert Rutta (Tanya), Benjamin Rutta (Bethany), Elisabeth Rutta and Sarah Hewson (Nathan); and great grandchildren, Julia Wilson, Ava Wilson, Jonathan Wilson, Zachary Wilson, Jonah Wilson, Marlon Redifer, Joel Rutta, Lydia Rutta, Abigail Rutta, Andrew Rutta, Nathan Rutta and Rebekah Rutta.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Dolores Lawson Breeding of 59 years, 2 months and 30 days; a daughter, Debra Breeding; brothers, Claude Breeding, Doyle Breeding, Elmer Breeding and RC Breeding; and sisters, Flora Harrell and Lorine Hopkins.

Funeral services will be held 1 PM, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel Mt. Sterling with Brian Wilson officiating, burial following at Machpelah Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12 PM-1 PM, Friday, May 9, 2025 at Taul Funeral Home Chapel Mt. Sterling.  Pallbearers will be his grandchildren.