Jack Stevens Breckenridge

Breckenridge, Jack Stevens, 94, of Mountain Brook, passed away on February 14th, 2016. The youngest of eight children of Annie Cordelia McNeel and John Cyril Breckenridge, Mr. Breckenridge was born in Samson, Alabama, and grew up in Birmingham, where he graduated from Phillips High School.

Mr. Breckenridge was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather; an incredibly motivated hard-worker; a decorated veteran; and the true embodiment of the Greatest Generation.

Mr. Breckenridge served with the United States Air Force 31st Bomb Squadron in the South Pacific during World War II, and was awarded the Purple Heart.

A graduate of Birmingham-Southern College, Mr. Breckenridge was a Certified Public Accountant, and thirty-year employee of Southern Natural Gas Company, beginning his career as a Staff Accountant and retiring as Vice President/Controller.

Mr. Breckenridge was a member of Canterbury United Methodist Church. An avid dancer, he, along with his wife, belonged to several dance clubs: Revelers, Silhouettes, and Coronets; and Vestavia Country Club and The Club.

Mr. Breckenridge is preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Evelyn Ray Campbell Breckenridge; and by his devoted daughter-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Gannon Breckenridge.

Mr. Breckenridge is survived by his daughter Sheila; son Steve and his children, Jessica (Tony) Free and John; and son Max and his wife, Deana, and their children Max Jr., Laura, and Anna Louise. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and loving friends.

Funeral Services will be held at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood on Saturday, February 20 at 11 A.M., Reverend Sam Williamson officiating. Visitation will precede the service from 10-11. Mr. Breckenridge will be interred at Jefferson Memorial Gardens.