Gene T. Bland 87 of Echo Community has gone home to be with Jesus. He had a brief illness. He was the son of Jefferson and Lancie Bland. Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years Georgia Bland, 3 sons Gene Alan Bland, Larry Bland, and Ronnie and Cathy Bland, one daughter Rena and Tony Martinez. Eleven grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and a-soon-to-be great-great grandson. His twin brother Jack D. Bland, brother-in-law T.J. Wilkerson, sister-in-law Gwen Bland, and brother-in-law Leo Daniels and wife Audrey. of N. C. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Bland will have a graveside service on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 2:00 PM at George Daniels Cemetery with Mr. Roy Dupuis officiating.

Special thanks to Candis and Debbie for your excellent care and love you gave him.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons; Lonnie, Craig, & Kevin Isaacs, Russell Bartholamew, Jr., Eric Lozano, and Darren Bland. Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Bland.

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