Mr. James J. Gholson
Mr. James J. Gholson
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137 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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James Gholson Obituary
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3pm, Saturday, February 21, 2026 at the Petersburg Chapel of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison Street, Petersburg. Public visitation will be held from 10am-8pm, Friday, February 20th at the funeral home.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the caring professionals of Bland Funeral Home, 137 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, 804-732-7841. www.blandfuneralhomes.com
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Upcoming Events
Feb
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Bland Funeral Home
137 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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Celebration of Life
3:00 p.m.
Bland Funeral Home
137 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
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