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Theodore Bland Obituary
He was a lifelong native of Sutherland, Va. (Dinwiddie County); at a young age, he became fascinated with painting and working on cars. He learned this skill from his uncle, Norris Cone. He was also known by Teddy, or Theo, but many knew him as the doctor because of his extraordinary detailing abilities. He was not just a painter and did body work for the highway department in Colonial Heights, Va. He also did body work for Woods Body Shop and Anderson's Automotive. He was a member of Rocky Branch Baptist Church in Sutherland, Va., but he attended Wings of Faith Ministries and End Time Ministries, Petersburg, Va. He was very humorous but really emotional when he talked about his sons or family. He knew how to comfort your heart with the warmest smile and the wisdom of his words. He was a good man with a great love for people. He will be greatly missed by many.
He leaves to cherish his memories: two sons, Rev. Theodore Randolph Bland Jr. (Alissa), Prince George, Va., Marcus Thea Bland (Precious), Dinwiddie, Va.; two grandchildren, Talia and Urias Bland; one brother, Rev. Herbert Bland Sr. (Sarah), Sutherland, Va.; his three sisters, Joyce Tucker (A.A. Tucker Sr.), Prince George, Va.; Patricia Pride, Dinwiddie, Va.; Dorothea Eley (Ronald), Durham, N.C.; brother in-law, Willie Robinson, Henrico, Va.; two aunts, LeMoyne Ward (Herman) and Louise Bland, both of Petersburg; great-uncle, Benjamin Bland (Corrine) of Hackensack, N.J.; former wife and mother of his children, Rev. Australia Bland-Bolling; and a host of nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
A Celebration of Love and Life for Theodore Randolph Bland Sr. will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, at Wings of Faith Ministries, 2155 N. Jamestown Drive, Petersburg (near Hardees on Route 460 East), with the Rev. Dr. Antonio A. Tucker Sr., officiating. Interment will be in the Bland family cemetery, Sutherland. Relatives and friends will assemble at the Tucker Funeral Home at 2 p.m.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tucker Funeral Home, 415 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA 23803, (804) 732-4190. A.A. Tucker, funeral director.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theodore Bland
LaVerne White
January 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 2, 2011
To Pat and the Bland family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother. We are lifting you in prayer today.
Valerie and Heywood Harrison
Belinda(Jean) Edwards
January 2, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
vicky mckensie & john king (juniebug)
January 2, 2011
our prayers are with you.
veronica mckensie(grandison)
January 2, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
December 31, 2010
To The Bland Family,
We were all sadden by the passing of theodore. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Virginia walker and the walker family.
Marilyn Boone
December 30, 2010
May God be with you on the passing of Theodore. I went to school with him. May God be with you. Marilyn Tucker-Boone
Jean Wms-Jones
December 30, 2010
I'll have joy, peace and happiness when i reach the other side. God has calmed the storm in Theodore life. Theres comfort in knowing we will see him again in our enternal life, God Bless
Gene & Irene
December 30, 2010
To Theo's Family,
I am so sorry to hear of his death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. It is comforting to know that when Jesus friend Lazarus died, Jesus “groaned in the spirit and became trouble,” and shortly afterward he “gave way to tears.” – John 11: 33, 35
So Jesus understands our pain and grief.
John Throne
December 30, 2010
So long Theodore, God is still good!Strenthen to the family in time of sorrow. Love you John & Letha Throne
December 29, 2010
Dear Family,
We love you. And we pray for you that your spirit is filled with the goodness of God during your time of morning.
Michael Bland and Family
Rialto, CA.
Deacon Clarence and Ada Williams
December 29, 2010
In Sympathy
Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss you bear, still may you find some comnfort in the thought that others care.
Caprina McCoy
December 29, 2010
Mr. Bland was a kind, smart, comical guy. He always welcomed my family when we visited with him. He was a dear friend to my companion. Are hearts are very saddened to hear of the news and we send prayers to his family.. May God Bless you "as all else is in his hands"...
Wayne Scott
December 29, 2010
Be Bless Doris and The Family,
Wayne Robert Scott
December 28, 2010
TO THE BLAND/TUCKER FAMILY FROM THE PEGRAM BROTHERS MAY GOD GRANT YOU THAT PEACE THAT SERPASIES ALL UNDERSTANDING AND REMEMBER HIS GRACE IS SERFICHENTE
leon whitted
December 28, 2010
To the family,Theo and I go back a long way.My heart was saddened when I got the news.But rest assure God will take of you and everything will be OK
Mamie Mason
December 28, 2010
To the family of Theodore Bland. Iam so sorry for your loss. Ive been knowing him all my life. We were kids together, my heart was sadden when i heard of his death. May God continue to bless the family.
Helen Featherson
December 28, 2010
To Dorothea,
I was so sorry to hear about the death of your brother. God is able to give you peace and comfort.
Battinto Batts, Sr
December 28, 2010
To the Family:
With Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Loved One! Theodore was a very kind and thoughtful person and he will be missed by all who knew him. ~ God Bless!
December 28, 2010
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY IN THESES TIMES OF SORROW..HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED IN THE COMMUNITY..(BUTTERWOOD ROAD HUNTING CLUB)
J Harris
December 27, 2010
"May God Bless you and your family in this time of need. Theodore was a great friend of mind and i will always miss him. My Only Friend."(J.Harris and Family)
Russell & Barbara Jarrett
December 26, 2010
God Bless your family during this time of sadness and sorrow.
Christine Washington
December 26, 2010
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I have known TB from my teenage years to my adult years. He will be truly missed. My family's heart is truly saddened. We have assurance from God that he will turn sorrow into joy! God Bless
Christine Washington
December 26, 2010
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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