Larry often told the choir - "If it is God's Will, it Will
be Done"
God sent his Angel down to bring Larry to his Heavenly Home on Friday, November 13, 2020.
Rest In Paradise Larry. We love your and will truly miss you!
Good Evening,
At some point during the Channel 8 News segment tonight, Saturday, November 14, 2020, there will be a story about Larry. Tyler Thrasher, a reporter from Channer 8 interviewed Shielah Belle and Pastor Larry Miles today. His comments to me were "they gave me a beautiful insight into the man that was Larry Bland."
If you miss the segment, Mr. Thrasher has stated it will be posted on WRIC's website directly after airing tonight.
Larry's Obituary as printed by Joseph Jenkins Funeral Home is below:
LARRY'S OBITUARYBland,
Departed this life November 13th, 2020. Larry J Bland, age 67 of Richmond. He was the director of Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir for 47 years. He is survived by three god sons: his Volunteer Choir Family and many other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home where he can be viewed Wednesday from 11 to 7 and Thursday from 11 to 7. Online video tribute can be viewed at Jenkinsjr.com. Due to the governor's recent declaration, funeral services will be private (service not at the funeral home). It can be viewed online at Jenkins Funeral Home Facebook Page or at jenkinsjr.com. on Friday at 11am.
At some point during the Channel 8 News segment tonight, Saturday, November 14, 2020, there will be a story about Larry. Tyler Thrasher, a reporter from Channer 8 interviewed Shielah Belle and Pastor Larry Miles today. His comments to me were "they gave me a beautiful insight into the man that was Larry Bland."
If you miss the segment, Mr. Thrasher has stated it will be posted on WRIC's website directly after airing tonight.
Larry's Obituary as printed by Joseph Jenkins Funeral Home is below:
LARRY'S OBITUARYBland,
Departed this life November 13th, 2020. Larry J Bland, age 67 of Richmond. He was the director of Larry Bland and the Volunteer Choir for 47 years. He is survived by three god sons: his Volunteer Choir Family and many other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home where he can be viewed Wednesday from 11 to 7 and Thursday from 11 to 7. Online video tribute can be viewed at Jenkinsjr.com. Due to the governor's recent declaration, funeral services will be private (service not at the funeral home). It can be viewed online at Jenkins Funeral Home Facebook Page or at jenkinsjr.com. on Friday at 11am.
To Everyone: With sadness and heavy hearts, we are announcing the passing of our friend and meticulous leader Larry Bland. He transitioned this morning, 11/13/2020 following a lengthy illness.
We will always cherish the love, lessons and memories he continuously gave from his heart to everyone he came in contact with. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Funeral arrangement details will be forthcoming.
We will always cherish the love, lessons and memories he continuously gave from his heart to everyone he came in contact with. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Funeral arrangement details will be forthcoming.
The above article was copied from the Richmond Free Press August 13 - 15, 2020 edition.
To Everyone:
The attached "Thank You" is appearing in this week's edition, October 8 - 10, 2020 of the Richmond Free Press. Due to the overwhelming volume of cards and donations Larry received from the community, he is eager to thank as many people as possible who continue to pray for and support him. He asked me to share this with you in hopes that you will also share it with your contacts so that everyone will know how much he appreciates and loves you all.
Thank you!
Calcine Harris
The attached "Thank You" is appearing in this week's edition, October 8 - 10, 2020 of the Richmond Free Press. Due to the overwhelming volume of cards and donations Larry received from the community, he is eager to thank as many people as possible who continue to pray for and support him. He asked me to share this with you in hopes that you will also share it with your contacts so that everyone will know how much he appreciates and loves you all.
Thank you!
Calcine Harris