Allen Bland Obituary
A private memorial service will be held in July.
Allen was born on January 8, 1935 in Cross Cut, Texas to the late Allen John Bland and Lena Jennings-Bland. Allen married Johnny Fortune on June 1, 1954 in Cross Plains, Texas.
Allen was preceded by his parents, Allen John Bland and Lena Jennings-Bland.
Allen is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Johnnie Bland of Cross Plains, Texas; 4 sons, Allen Bland Jr. and his wife, Karen of Burkett, Texas; Tony Bland and his wife, Sheila of Lubbock, Texas; Mark Bland and his wife, Kathy of Mineola, Texas; Scott Bland of Cross Plains, Texas; 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
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309 Northeast 4th Street P.O. Box 9, Cross Plains, TX 76443-0009
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March 17, 2023
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