Jake Lee Breedlove, 86, of Franklin, died on Friday, May 21, 2021.

Born in Swain County, he was the son of the late Alfred Gaston and Cora Lee Dehart Breedlove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two children, Baby Breedlove and son, Alfred Breedlove; brothers, Clyde Breedlove, Frank Breedlove, Alfred Breedlove, and Ralph Breedlove; and two sisters, Grace Davis and Thelma Ammons.

Jake lived most of his life in Western NC, in his spare time he enjoyed gardening, rabbit hunting, fishing and just being outside. He attended Oak Grove Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Etta Mae Posey Breedlove; daughter, Janice Gibson (Connie) of Franklin; two sons, Jackie Breedlove (Kim) of Franklin, and Ted Breedlove (Denise) of Burlington, NC; and three sisters, Bethel Bogan of Charlotte, NC , Gladys Winston of Charlotte, NC and Betty Walker of Bryson City, NC. He also has fifteen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews surviving.

Graveside service will be Monday, May 24 at 3pm at the Graveyard Gap Cemetery in Swain County. Rev. Brandon Breedlove will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Macon Funeral Home, 261 Iotla St, Franklin, NC 28734.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.