Edward Breliant,

Edward Breliant, age 87 of Buford, GA died Thursday, October 30, 2014 after an extended illness. Ed was preceded in death by his Parents, J.L. and Pauline Breliant and Sister Florence Palermo. He is survived by his adoring wife of 68 years, Ruth Naomi Breliant, Buford. Daughter, Susie Anderson and Husband Andy, Buford. Sons Hal Breliant and wife Pat, Green Bay, WI and Dave Breliant and Wife Ronna, Carlsbad, CA. Ed & Ruth had 8 Grandchildren, Michael Breliant, Wendy Pittman, Scott Costello, Kellie Foglio, Tripp Anderson, Wendy Anderson, Michelle Beyler, and John David Jones and 13 Great Grandchildren. Sister Rita O'Bradovich, Des Plaines, IL

Ed was born in Chicago, IL and lived in Palm Harbor, FL, Braselton and Hoschton, GA He was a 1944 graduate of Proviso East High School. He served as a gunner in the Navy during WWII. He and his father owned a commercial construction supply company, J L Breliant Co., Inc. in Addison, IL. Ed & Ruth were broker-owners of Prudential Breliant Real Estate in Palm Harbor, FL until their retirement in 1997.

He loved spending time with his family first. His hobbies were flying and boating. He was very active in his faith and in the 60s, served as president of Temple B'nai Israel, Westchester, IL

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00am, Monday, November 3, 2014 at Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. A reception will follow at the home of Susie and Andy Anderson. Chaplain Ande Teeple, MSJS will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Ed's life. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to National Kidney Foundation, www.kidney.org

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