Services for Matthew “Matt” J. Breshears, 30, of Lawrence, will be held at 10am Saturday, October 2 at Victory Bible Church, 1942 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas, followed by a memorial at 23rd Street Brewery at noon. Burial will be private at a later date.
Matt passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
He was born on March 3, 1991, in Lawrence, Kansas to loving parents.
Matthew was a loving father, brother, and son. He worked for many years in the automotive industry and was loved by many.
He was an avid sports fan of KU and the Chiefs. He loved spending time with his girls, going to the lake, road trips, hunting, and fishing with family. He also enjoyed taking the girls for motorcycle rides and working on vehicles with them by his side.
Survivors include two daughters, Gabriella Mae Breshears (6) and Haleigh Marie Breshears (5); father, Eugene J. ‘Jim’ Breshears; brother, Eugene R. Breshears; sister, Lori Shackelford; brother, Ronald E. Breshears; sister, Beth Clark; sister, Mary M. Billingsly; sister-in-law, Katalyn Brandy; and many nieces and a nephew.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Mae McNeal of Sedalia; brother, Joshua Edward Breshears of Sedalia; and fiancé, Lizz Ann Allen of Lawrence.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Gabriella Breshears or Lori Shackelford.
