Bryan Allen Bland, 90, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, passed away on March 18, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born on March 6, 1935, and was a son of the late Russell Lee and Ona (Judy) Bland.
Mr. Bland worked for Owens Illinois Plastic Company for 34 years before retiring. After retirement he recycled cardboard and enjoyed helping his friends and neighbors.
He was united in marriage in 1959 to Loretha June (Puffenbarger) Bland, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Gary Bland and wife, Beth; a daughter, Karen Mongold and husband, Donnie; grandchildren, Allison Embrey and husband, John, Dillon Bland and companion, Taylor Fix, Courtney Valladares and husband, Isaac, and Jordan Kile; great-grandchildren, Tenley Embrey, Grey Embrey, Levi Valladares, Adelynn Valladares, Kallie Valladares, and Lincoln Valladares; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Herman Bland and Dale Bland.
A funeral service was held Monday at Johnson Funeral & Cremation Service in Bridgewater, Virginia, with Pastor Randy Miller officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfs.com.