Elbert Breshears (Humansville)'s Obituary
Elbert Duane Breshears, 83 of Humansville, Missouri, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Cox Hospital South, in Springfield, Missouri.
Elbert was born on October 9, 1935, to John and Sarah Breshears in Bentonville, Missouri. Elbert loved to travel, so he became a truck driver to see the United States. Over the years Elbert liked to collect knives, make homemade decorations, buy and sell old cars, and loved to go to the Casino’s.
Elbert married the love of his life, and was married for over 30 years to Janice, until her death in November 2018. He missed her every day and talked about her often.
Elbert is preceded in death by his parents, and wife Janice.
He is survived by his adopted granddaughter, Tina Cox, grandson, Stayce Manos, great-grandchildren, Addison and Madilynne Newel, Emmi Manos, and very dear friends, Beverly Crouch, Dale, Lori, Hermann, and Bud Daniels.
Visitation for Elbert will be Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 1:00 to 2:30, at Butler Funeral Home, Humansville, Missouri.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital Houston, Texas.
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