Mr. Manly David Breland

December 29, 1939 - December 7, 2019

Manly Breland, age 79, passed away December 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Born December 29, 1939, 10th child of Percy Moland Breland and Elma Etoyle Aultman of Marion, Alabama. Manly grew up in Marion Alabama, attending Perry County High School, where he met Martha Faye Nichols, the love of his life. He entered the military service as part of the Alabama Army Reserves and completed his military career in the Alabama National Guard retiring December 29, 1986. He was a farmer by choice and a mechanic by trade. He worked for Wheelabrator Incorported. While employed by Wheelabrator the family moved from Marion, Alabama to Spartanburg, South Carolina. In 1991, Manly started his own business. He remained in Spartanburg until 2002, when he retired and moved to West Union, South Carolina. His other interests included fishing, watching Auburn football, attending church and reading the Bible. Manly was happiest when surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Manly was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and four sisters. He is survived by one brother, Milton Breland, four sisters, Inez Breland Jones, Evelyn Breland Hughey, Elizabeth Breland Martin and Jean Breland Griffin, five children, Deborah Faye Breland, Donna Breland Alexander, David Alan Breland, Gail Breland Carlson and Brian Hendrix Breland, nine grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. A Celebration of his life will be held December 28, 2019 in Seneca, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Parkinson's Research.