James Bland

James B. Bland, 72, of Cadiz, died Monday, January 7, 2008 at Trinity Medical Center, West in Steubenville. He was born August 1, 1935 in Cherry Valley, Ohio, a son of the late George Bland and Bernice Neff Mattern Bland. James retired from the US Army after twenty three years of service. He drove construction vehicles, was an avid woodworker and was a member of the St. Clairsville VFW. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Russell Bland; three brothers, Kenneth, George and Joseph Bland; and a sister, Grace Marie Cannon. Surviving are his wife, June Dorr Bland; a son, John Rankin Simpson (Sandra) and a daughter, Jean Marie Short, all of Conroe, TX; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Ronald Bland (Donna); a sister, Charmaine Greer (Bill), all of Cadiz; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Pete Tuchek officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Church Cemetery near Hopedale. Military Honors will be performed by the Belmont County Council. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Friday, January 11, 2008 11:00 AM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States