Dallas O. Bland

Dallas O. Bland November 8,1924 * December 21,2011 Dallas O. Bland age 87, of Live Oak, Florida passed away early Wednesday morning, December 21, 2011 at the V.A. Medical Center in Lake City, FL. The Robersonville, NC native moved to Live Oak in 1942. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in WWII. Dallas was a self employed contractor who in his spare time enjoyed woodworking, loved taking his girls fishing and enjoyed bird hunting. He also loved riding in the country on Sunday afternoons and visiting with his friends and neighbors and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Live Oak. He was predeceased by a daughter, Marchetia Smith. Survivors include his wife, Inez Langford Bland, Live Oak, FL; two daughters, Debbie Poole, Live Oak, FL; Shan’na Smith, Mayo, FL;two brothers, Paul Bland Greenville, NC and Bob Bland, Live Oak, FL; one sister, Clara Williams, Washington, NC; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the church. Funeral services were held 11:00 AM, Friday, December 23, 2011 in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Phillip Herrington & Rev. Clare Parker officiating. Interment followed in the Live Oak Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Baptist Children’s Home, c/o First Baptist Church of Live Oak, 401 W. Howard St., or c/o Wellborn Baptist Church, US 90 West & Lowe Lake Rd., Wellborn, FL 32094.