BLAND, John Harvey, 72 of Christiansburg, went to be with his Lord on April 12, 2008 at Salem Health and Rehabilitation Center. He went peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family who loved him very dearly.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Meadico Lock Co. He was the son to the late Arthur R. and Esther M. Bland.
He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of eighteen years; Mary Bane, one step-son; James Bane, one grandson; William Lee Dickerson and his wife; Misty all of Christiansburg, one great grandson; Nicholas Allen Dickerson (that he loved and was his little buddy, who he loved to take fishing), A step grand daughter; Lori Abbott, two step grandchildren, LeLand Abbott, Danyel Ritter and daughter-in-law, Loretta Bane. Also, two brother-in-laws and wives, Thomas and Doris Bane and Gene and Bessie Bane of Lexington, V A; very good, special friends, Lindsey Collins, Joan Heslep, Paul, Tina and Frankie Dowdy. John will never be forgotten.
The family will receive friends Monday from 5-8 p.m. at the Home Funeral Home . Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Horne Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Gary Sheppard and Rev. Rick Collins followed by military honors.