Frank J. Breeden, age 71, a longtime Law Enforcement Officer of Tryon, passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his home in Tryon. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Assembly of God Church in Tryon. Reverend Loren Starling and Reverend Ted Gibson will officiate. Interment will follow at Tryon Cemetery, Tryon, Ok.
Arrangements are entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Cushing.
Frank was born on August 26, 1940 in Perkins, Oklahoma to the late George and Thelma (Nicholson) Breeden.
Frank grew up in Tryon and entered the U.S. Army, serving his country during the Vietnam Era. After returning from the service, a special graduation was held in his honor in 1965. Frank married the love of his life Jeanette Carder on April 28, 1964 in Tryon, Oklahoma. He worked for Kerr McGee for seven years. Frank began his career in Law Enforcement as the Chief of Police in Tryon, Deputy Sheriff for Lincoln County, and finally Sheriff of Lincoln County. He decided to retire, but that wasn’t for Frank, so he went back to work as the Chief of Police in Tryon and later worked for the Iowa Tribe Police Department then back to Lincoln County as a Deputy. He loved Law Enforcement and it was a big part of his life. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. Frank was a member of the Assembly of God in Tryon. He served on the Volunteer Fire Department for 23 years, also serving on the Perkins/Tryon School Board. He enjoyed going Coon Hunting and attended the World Hunt for four years, also enjoyed fishing, camping and rodeos. Frank loved spending time with his family.
Frank is survived by his wife Jeanette of the home, daughters Jeanene Harris and Tony Starling of Tryon, Stacey Jones and J.P. of Perry, Chelsea Breeden and Blake Hennessey of Tryon, sisters Norma Leigh of Morrison, Louise Powers of Lavaca, Ar., Mary Breeden of Tryon, and Dorothy Breeden of Tryon, grandchildren Ryan Howard and Aridra Adame, Charles Hinkle and Keona, Jesse and Deanna Hinkle, Kirsten Jones, Meagan Jones, Jourdyn Hennessey, great grandchildren Blayne, Kaden, Brogan, Bryson, Mara, Mikayla Howard, Sadie, Sierra and Delaney Hinkle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers Jack Breeden and Don Breeden, father-in-law Curtis Carder and mother-in-law Betty Carder.
Condolences and online guest book are available at www.palmermarlerfh.com.
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