Earle Lyden Breeding, 78

FEDERALSBURG, Md. - Earle Lyden Breeding of Federalsburg passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, in Memorial Hospital in Easton. He was 78.

Mr. Breeding was born July 16, 1928, in Ridgely, son of the late Earle Linsley Breeding and Ethel Agnes Robinson Breeding Workman.

He attended Federalsburg School and graduated from Hurlock High School in 1946.

Mr. Breeding served his country by enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1948 and was honorably discharged in 1952.

He was a life member of the Federalsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5246, served twice as commander, 1979-1980 and 1989-1990. He was also past district commander of the VFW. As a member of Federalsburg Jaycees, he served as president from 1963-1964. He was a member of the Nanticoke Lodge, 172, A.F. and A.M., and was a 3rd degree Mason. His other memberships included Seaford Moose Lodge and the Hurlock American Legion Post 243.

Mr. Breeding was proud to be a plank owner of the U.S.S. Salem, where he served his military duty and a charter member of the U.S.S. Salem Association. He was honored for attending every reunion from the beginning of the association in 1989.

He owned and operated Breeding's Body Shop in Federalsburg. Other interests included restoring antique cars, collecting antique cars and tractors, and he was a NASCAR fan. He enjoyed spending much of his time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Breeding Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Lynne Towers Breeding, who he married May 25, 1986; three children, Edward E. Breeding of Marydel, Del., Sue Brunner of Seaford, and Heather Kraus of Preston; four grandchildren, Christopher Breeding of Rehoboth, Adam Caldwell of Seaford, Jonathan Kraus and Hope Kraus, both of Preston; and his former wife, Annabelle Davis of Seaford.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Framptom Funeral Home, Federalsburg.

A Masonic service will be 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.

A VFW memorial service will be 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, where friends may call one hour earlier. The Rev. Dale Evans will officiate.

Burial will follow in Maryland Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock.

Pallbearers will be Ed Breeding, Richard Breeding, Wayne Trice, Chip Davis, Ronald Christopher, and Bobby Cordrey.

Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Breeding and Adam Caldwell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Christy Coale, 216 North Main St., Federalsburg, MD 21632; or the American Lung Association, Executive Plaza I, Suite 600, 11350 McCormick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031.