Garland R. Bland

08/04/1977 - 04/18/2019

Garland R. Bland

08/04/1977 - 04/18/2019

BORN

08/04/1977

DIED

04/18/2019

Garland Bland Obituary

Published by Mimms Funeral Service, Inc. - Richmond from Apr. 20 to Apr. 24, 2019.
Garland was born on August 4, 1977 and passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Garland was a resident of Virginia at the time of passing.

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April 28, 2019

Someone posted to the memorial.

April 27, 2019

Kibrom Hailu posted to the memorial.

April 27, 2019

Kibrom Hailu posted to the memorial.

April 28, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy - I too am a carrier and am praying for Garlands family and coworkers . God Bless you all.
Jonnie from Mississippi .

Kibrom Hailu

April 27, 2019

Garland, you were sociable
co-worker
"Someone so special, like you
can never be forgotten..."
My thoughts and prayers are with
you and your family. ...
Rest in Peace!

Kibrom Hailu

April 27, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cherri Gordon

April 26, 2019

God blessed me when he placed you in my life as she'd friend as a brother...as someone who would always listen to my crazy life. You never judged. You just ALWAYS kept me laughing and smiling. That is what I will choose to remember. I'm lucky to have known you. Joy Cherish and Cam I love you all. Garland I love you with my entire heart and will miss you so much friend. 23 years of friendship. You will never ever be forgotten.

Love Cherri Amari and Kai

Pat Sherman

April 24, 2019

We are sending love and healing prayers to the family and all who loved him.
Pat Sherman and Steve Snare

Joyce Williams

April 24, 2019

With heart felt condolences to the family. Sending healing prayers and warm comfort to the family as you go thru this difficult time. My dearest high school friend will be forever missed but never forgotten.

Joyce Williams

April 24, 2019

With heart felt condolences to the family. Sending healing prayers and warmth comfort to the family as you go thru this difficult time. He will be forever missed but never forgotten.

April 24, 2019

my deepest thoughts go out to garlands family. I worked with Garland for a number of years at the glen allen post office. when ever you would here laughter,there would be a group of people standing around garland telling one of his stories. Rest in peace my friend! Your laughter will be missed!

George Xiradis

Tisha Perkins

April 23, 2019

You were one of my best friends in high school. You were an amazing and true friend and I will always cherish the memories. My heartfelt condolences to your family. You will never be forgotten.

Michel Brockington

April 23, 2019

Sending prayers to Garland's family. May God watch over them during this time. You will be missed!

Jude Primus

April 22, 2019

You will forever be in my heart brother, you taught me how to conduct myself as a professional. Your personality, your work ethic everything about you is contagious, love you and will always be thinking about you.

Alluring Elegance Bouquet

Deborah Moseley

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Debbie Henry

April 22, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss! You are in everyone's thoughts and prayers at the Charlottesville post office

April 22, 2019

I have worked for Cobb Technologies since last August and I am the Receptionist who received the mail every day from Garland. He was always such a laid back person with a great personality.

You have my deepest sympathy. We will certainly miss him her at Cobb.

Sincerely,
Sophie

April 22, 2019

I work at Cobb

Christine Carbary

April 21, 2019

I was deeply saddened to hear of Garland's passing. Although I knew him for a short time, I will cherish the memory of his kind soul. He was smart, funny, and just a genuine human being. My heartfelt condolences to his family. He will be truly missed.

Robbin Virag

April 21, 2019

Every day he was a gentle reminder of what life should be about, calm, cool and humerous,,, miss him very much,,
He left us way too soon,, my heart goes out first to HIS family, also to all his friends and co-workers,, he IS deeply missed already

Archie Winston

April 21, 2019

My deepest condolences go out to the family of a wonderful person may the Lord comfort as you pass through the valley.

Joy Jackson

April 21, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Garland we love you and miss you always. You will truly be missed dear friend.

The Perry Family

April 21, 2019

Prayers for peace and comfort. We mourn the loss but celebrate the life of your love one.

Deborah Moseley

April 20, 2019

Garland you were a wonderful friend to and all of us at Glen Allen Post Office. God had called home a good man. You will be miss. Until we meet again my friend.

Deborah Moseley

Lidiya Welch

April 20, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person and friend. We will love you and miss you always.

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