Benjamin F. Breed, Jr., was a loving husband, father, grandfather "PawPaw", great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He entered this life on September 6, 1936, to the late Benjamin F. Breed, Sr., and Cinderella Tyler Breed.
Benjamin F. Breed is preceded in death by his father, Benjamin F. Breed, Sr., and his mother, Cinderella Tyler Breed; loving stepmother, Effie B. Brook; maternal and paternal grandparents; three sons; along with uncles and aunts.
Benjamin F. Breed leaves behind precious memories to the love of his life, wife, Johnnie Pearl Lewis Breed, and many more. Benjamin had five sons, Steven Breed (Felicia), the late Bobby C. Breed and Gawain Breed, Eric Breed, the late Aaron Breed, Sr., and G. E. Breed; two daughters, Carolyn Breed Bruce and Nikki Breed Jackson (Billy); grandchildren, Mac E. Breed (Melila), Julian Bruce (Channy), Gavin Bruce, Quincy Booker (Whitney), Aaron Breed, Jr. (Shaquille), Joshua Breed, Taylor Breed, Benjamin House, Jai Bell, Nickolas Jackson,Dallas Jackson, Aubrie Jackson, Adam Hunt, Ekklesia Breed, Veniza Breed, Cierra Lewis, Ashley Lewis, and Tyrees Lewis; thirteen-great-grandchildren; four godchildren, the late Marco Davis, Terrie Salter, Rodrick Mayo, and Anthony Mayo; two sisters, the late Delores Breed Loftin, and Blondell Breed; as well as a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Bejamin F. Breed, Jr., began his journey of ministry in Jasper County at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church on December 25, 1964, under the leadership of Reverend B.M. Kenebrew. Benjamin has blessed his presence along the way with his ministry at Lone Star District Baptist Association of Jasper, Texas, as well as churches throughout Newton,
Jefferson, Orange and Harris counties; and the states of Mississippi, California, and Louisiana.