Funeral Homes in Breckenridge, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Carl Isett (politician and businessperson).

Breckenridge is a city in Stephens County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,780 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Stephens County. The mayor is Jim McKay.Breckenridge was a stop on the since defunct Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad, one of the properties of Frank Kell and Joseph A. Kemp of Wichita Falls, Texas. The line was thereafter operated until 1969 by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.Former Texas State Representative Carl Isett of Lubbock (District 84) was born in Breckenridge in 1957.Dallas Cowboys legend and Texas High School Football Hall of Fame member Gerald M. "Jerry" Tubbs was an honor graduate student and played center at Breckenridge High School. He was part of two Texas state championship football teams in 1951 and 1952. He played in three high school All-Star games and was a unanimous Texas All-State selection in 1952. In 1971, Tubbs was inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame. Since 2008, the Breckenridge Buckaroos open the football season playing the "Jerry Tubbs Kickoff Classic".

Breckenridge Obituaries

It was disclosed by Graham Leader on February 19th, 2021 that James W McGehee perished in Breckenridge, Texas.  McGehee was 84 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James W's life.

It was revealed by Graham Leader on December 31st, 2020 that Willis Ray Gee passed on in Breckenridge, Texas.  Gee was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Willis Ray's life.

It was reported by Vernal Express on September 22nd, 2020 that Betty Jean Rowell (Henderson) perished in Vernal, Utah.  Ms. Rowell was 90 years old and was born in Breckenridge, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Betty Jean's life.

It was written by Graham Leader on August 11th, 2020 that Lyda M "Lyn" Copeland (Welch) died in Breckenridge, Texas.  Ms. Copeland was 73 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lyda M "Lyn"'s life.

It was written by San Diego Union-Tribune on July 26th, 2020 that E James "Jim" Boggus died in San Diego, California.  Boggus was 95 years old and was born in Breckenridge, TX.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor E James "Jim"'s life.

It was revealed by Oregonian on July 15th, 2020 that Betty Ilene Parker (Powell) passed on in Portland, Oregon.  Ms. Parker was 84 years old and was born in Breckenridge, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Betty Ilene's life.

It was written on January 22nd, 2020 that Betty Sheppard (Palmer) passed on in Breckenridge, Texas.  Ms. Sheppard was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Betty's life.

It was revealed on April 23rd, 2019 that Stacy Erin Finger (Bacon) perished in Portland, Oregon.  Ms. Finger was 48 years old and was born in Breckenridge, TX.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Stacy Erin's life.

It was written on November 3rd, 2017 that Sheila Roschewski passed away in Breckenridge, Texas.  Roschewski was 66 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sheila's life.

It was noted by South West Times Record on August 19th, 2017 that Scott White perished in Ft Smith, Arkansas.  White was 56 years old and was born in Breckenridge, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Scott's life.

History

The mayor is Jim McKay.

Breckenridge was a major oil producer in the early 1920s. The population jumped from a thousand to fifty thousand in under five years. Breckenridge is a city in Stephens County, Texas County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,868 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Stephens County, Texas County .