Rhett Harbrook Breland

Rhett Harbrook Breland, 93, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Rhett was born on November 11, 1933, and grew up in Lebanon, SC. His father, Dargan Breland, passed away when Rhett was very young. He was also preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Eva Daniels Breland; and brothers, TC and Dargan, Jr.

Mr. Breland proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, spending two years in Germany. He earned his BS from Austin Peay State, Clarksville, TN, and after 30 years, retired from BASF as their Senior Research Chemist. He was also a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church.

Rhett is survived by his wife, Arlene Honeycutt Breland. They were married on June 12, 1965, at Pole Creek Baptist Church, Candler. They were married for 61 plus years. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

The graveside service for Mr. Breland will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 20, at Ridgeway Baptist Church Cemetery, Candler. The Rev. Mike Leslie will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ridgeway Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 525 Old US 19-23 Hwy., Candler, NC or to Four Seasons Hospice, 211 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.