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James Bland Obituary
He was the son of the late James Vernard Bland Sr. and Susie Whitley Bland, and was preceded in death by a son, John W. Bland, and two sisters, Lula Wade and Anna Jordan. Mr. Bland was a U.S. Marine veteran having served during World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a member of Ivey Memorial United Methodist Church, a life member of the D.A.V., and founded the Boy Scouts of America Troop #178 at Ivey Memorial UMC in 1959. Jim was a retired employee of Joseph W. Bliley Funeral Homes and a local musician for many years with several country, dance and gospel groups.
He is survived by his wife, June Jefferson Bland; two sons, James V. Bland III and wife, Sue, of Richmond, and Jeff A. Bland and wife, Cindy, of Richmond; two daughters, Linda S. Staton and husband, E. Gordon, of Chester, and Sharon B. Heiberg of Richmond; two grandsons; six granddaughters; one great-grandson.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, in Ivey United Methodist Church, 17120 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, with the Rev. Tommy Herndon officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Chester, with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. If desired, contributions may be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation, P.O. Box 20256, Sarasota, FL 34276, or Hospice of Central Virginia, 7231 Forest Ave., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23226. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Bland
July 13, 2009
Sorry to hear about your loss, God Bless you and your family
Cle Logan
Tom & Cindi Melvin
July 13, 2009
To the Family of Jimmy Bland,
What a man! We remember Jimmy fondly. His smile and laughter were contagious. We know you will miss him greatly and pray God will bring memories that will keep him forever close to your hearts. We are thankful for God's great mercy these past weeks and days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jerry Monaghan
July 11, 2009
Words can't express how sorry I was to hear about Jimmy, I loved the man and his whole family. I was out of town when I heard the news. Jimmy was a great inspiration to me and my family. Jerry Monaghan and the Monaghan Family
Tommy Gilliam
July 10, 2009
I also remember the good old days on Harrowgate Rd. I am sorry for the loss of what I remember as a vibrant personality. As a retired member of the US Navy, I'm sad that I never knew of his military history.
SEMPER FI
I was also a member of Boy Scout Troop 178 at Ivey Memorial UMC and have nothing but fond memories.
Mary Gilliam
July 10, 2009
Our families grew up together on Harrowgate Road and have a long history together. I have many fond and wonderful memories of Mr. Bland. He was someone I respected and admired. He loved his family in a way that was inspiring. My deepest sympathies to his wonderful family.
Janet Castelvecchi
July 10, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tammy Glenn
July 10, 2009
Gordon & Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about your loved ones passing.. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless
robin allen
July 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I did not get a chance to know
James well but his son Jim has been like a father to me along with his family. Linda has been there also. I am
so sorry for the lose.
Chris Kwiatkowski
July 10, 2009
Sorry about your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
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