A Life Story

Wade “Breezy” Breazel, 88, passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2026, surrounded by his beloved daughters. He was born on December 2nd, 1937, in Savannah, Georgia — son of Wade Hampton Breazel and Minnie Ann Williams Allen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue, with whom he shared nearly 52 years of marriage. Breezy is survived by his daughters, April Moore (James) and Amy Doronio (Jaime), and Jenna Wade, his only grandchild. Breezy was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Airman. During his service, he developed a lifelong love of aviation while working with the Blue Angels and traveling the world. He also enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was boating, fishing, or hunting in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. He is also survived by his siblings, Linda L. Church (Bruce), Charles R. Breazel (Doris Ann), Carolyn Sue Tackett, Joy Threatt, Cindy Hendricks, John Breazel (Linda), and Tony Breazel (Jan). He was preceded in death by his siblings Jeanie Brown and James Whitt. He also leaves behind our extended family — Jodee and Cheryl Sadowsky and The Crab Shack crew. Thanks to all friends and neighbors who supported him on his journey. A celebration of life will be hosted by The Crab Shack on September 9th from 5 pm to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Savannah and the Tybee Island American Legion Post 154. Tybee American Legion Post 154 PO Box 1225 Tybee Island, GA 31328 The family also wants to thank our team of medical professionals for their wonderful care. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4.7