James P. "Red" Breslin

James P. "Red" Breslin, 56, of Altamont, died at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He was born June 29, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, to Francis and Ellen (Bailey) Breslin. He grew up and attended schools in Trona, California. He served in the U.S. Army two years.

Following his discharge from the Army, he lived in Henderson, Nevada, 17 years and worked as a tow truck driver and at Hoover Dam. For the past seven years, he lived in Altamont and worked at Spears Manufacturing in Caney until becoming ill.

He is survived by:
Companion – Becky Carter of the home, Altamont, KS
Two Sons – Tom Breslin New Mexico
Jimmy Breslin New Mexico
Two Daughters – Heather Mulvey California
Heidi Melby California
Five Grandchildren
Two Sisters – Mary Holleman Henderson, NV
Marcella Reynolds Las Vegas, NV
Family Friend – Doug Vogel of the home, Altamont, KS
Faithful pet, Roja

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.

Following cremation, a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 14, 2010, at the Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Altamont.

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America. These may be left at or mailed to Bath-Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 325, Altamont, KS 67330.

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