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"William Eugene Bland, Sr., 96, passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born on January 2, 1925 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late, Logan and Carrie Simmons Bland. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Frances W. Bland; his daughter, Linda C. Hicks; son, Norman W. Cherry; sisters, Betty Ellis and Virginia Beatty; and brothers, Roger Bland and Frank Bland.He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Bland; three daughters, DeeDee Shelburne and her husband Johnny, Mona Curling, Janice Whitley and her husband Joe; two sons, William E. Bland Jr. and his wife Beth, and Wesley B. Bland; eighteen grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.Due to concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no service at this time.Condolences may be offered at www.sturtevantfuneralhome.com"
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