William Breedlove Obituary: Well-known Walton EMC member shot and killed son in Oconee County murder-suicide

Allen Ray Powers and William Breedlove Murder-Suicide: Well-known Walton EMC member shot and killed son in Oconee County murder-suicide.

A father and son died in an apparent murder-suicide in a shooting at a well-known farming business in Oconee County. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has taken charge of the investigation into this devastating incident, which took place late Tuesday.

Oconee County farmer Will Breedlove died Tuesday night from a shooting. The suspect who was identified as Breedlove’s father died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound.

According to the sheriff’s report, the deaths took place around 5 p.m. at a farm located off Colham Ferry Road, south of Watkinsville.

In a tragic incident, the report reveals that Allen Ray Powers, aged 68, and his son, William Allen Breedlove, aged 37, were pronounced dead at the scene. The father and son resided in close proximity on Rose Creek Drive.

“We’re confident it was murder-suicide based on the fact that the suspect called and told us that he had shot his son and he was calling to ask for an ambulance,” Oconee Sheriff James Hale said in a statement.

According to Hale, following Powers’ 911 call, law enforcement deputies promptly arrived at the location. Upon their arrival, it was observed that Powers had succumbed to a gunshot wound, which was believed to be self-inflicted. In the community, Powers had gained significant recognition for his notable contributions at Walton EMC, where he held a position on the board.

The motive remains unknown.