Floyd Lee Breckenridge

Floyd Lee Breckenridge was born September 10, 1946, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to Arthur Floyd Breckenridge and Edna Lea Spence Breckenridge. He died Friday, February 14, 2025, in Claremore, Oklahoma, at the age of 78 years. Floyd is a native son descending from Cherokee people. In Cherokee tradition, Butch was the name chosen by his Grandma Spence. His native heritage was conveyed in his life through his love of the land, farming skills, woodworking craftmanship, his affinity for storytelling, and his admiration of the sacred Bald Eagle. Floyd completed his secondary education in Colcord, Oklahoma, and was a graduate of Colcord High School. He was a veteran of the armed forces having served his country honorably with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a Purple Heart recipient. Floyd spent most of his working life as a designer with the GEA-Rainey Corporation in Catoosa, Oklahoma. He honed his technical skills over years working in local foundries creating wood and metal molds and castings as an industrial pattern maker. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes as an outdoorsman and gun enthusiast. Whether he was hunting game, shooting for sport, fishing, or foraging for edible morel mushrooms, he enjoyed his time outdoors. He also enjoyed playing poker in local tournaments. Floyd dearly loved his family and was especially fond of his role as “Papa”. Those he leaves behind who hold a lifetime of cherished memories include: Wife; Jennifer Children; Michelle Cook and husband Danny Melissa Lindsey Grandchildren; Veronica Loftin and husband Rob Lacie Jacks and Jayci Dylan Cook and wife Tayler Amber Lindsey Breck Lindsey Matthew Lindsey Colton Morgan and wife Erin Hunter Morgan Kaitlyn O’Bryan and husband Kyle 20 Great grandchildren Stepchildren; Brad Daniel and wife Catherine Justin Daniel Kristin Smethers and husband Jimmy Wyatt Deerinwater and wife Kassie Tate Deerinwater and wife Kailey And step grandson, Matthew Deerinwater Seven step-grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Breckenridge, and daughter, Stephany Morgan. Graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2025, at Fairview Cemetery in Owasso, Oklahoma, with Pastor James Fuller officiating.

Floyd Lee Breckenridge

September 10, 1946 - February 14, 2025