BLAND, WILLIAM EDWARD, age 32, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2007 at his home in Christiansburg. He was born on February 7, 1975 and preceded in death by his father, Robert M. Bland. He leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Janice and Terry Shelor of the home; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ricky L. & Marie Price of Christiansburg; Marshall T. Bland of the home; Ronald D. & Sandra Bland of Ironto; sisters and brothers-in-law, Teresa & Travis Christian of Elliston; Carol & Mikey Shelor of Shawsville; Dolly & Brian Adkins of Christiansburg; thirteen nieces and nephews and many, many friends. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Doug Price officiating. Interment will follow in the Halls Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to offset funeral expenses.