Charles Edward Bland

Charles Edward Bland, 75, of Paragould, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Charles was born to the late James and Dixie (Adair) Bland February 4, 1939 in Monette, Arkansas. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Sue Bland; his brother, Martin Bland and sister, Charlene Chase. Charles is survived by two sons, Charles Gregory “Greg” Bland, Steven Otis “Steve” Bland both of Paragould; three grandchildren, Christopher (Ariel) Bland, Cortney (Dustin) Braaksma and Brittany Bland; great-granddaughter, Abbie Grace Bland; four brothers, Joe, Bobby, Billy and Jerry; and two sisters, Carolyn Mears and Mary Theos. Memorial services will be 10AM Saturday at Heath Colonial Chapel with Nelson Mears officiating, burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Sign online www.heathfuneralhome.com.