Thomas R. Bland, Sr.

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Published: Friday, August 17th, 2018 @ 4:35 pm
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Born: June 11, 1962, Died: August 14, 2018

    Mr. Thomas Ray Bland, Sr., age 56, a resident of Washington, NC was released from his earthly body, with family by his side, to claim his heavenly reward on Tuesday August 14, 2018.

    A funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday August 18, 2018 at the Washington Assembly of God officiated by Pastor Daniel Haskett. Burial will follow in Oakdale Cemetery with fire service last call honors rendered. Pallbearers at the church will include his former co-workers and friends. Members of Clarks Neck Volunteer Fire Department will serve as pallbearers at the cemetery.

    The family will receive friends 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour at the church and other times at the home.

    Thomas was born in Pitt County on June 11, 1962 son of the late Robert Leroy Bland and the late Myrtle Sutton Bland Coburn. Prior to his retirement, due to his health, he worked with the Pitt County School System as a supervisor in their roofing division. On January 16, 1984 he married the former Clara Louise Crisp who survives. Thomas loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and his faith was very important to him. He was a member of Washington Assembly of God where he served as Sunday school superintendent, deacon and head usher. Another passion of his was NASCAR racing and he participated in the Richard Petty driving experience. Thomas was a member of the River City Riders, a Christian motorcycle club where he was past president and a former member of Chapter J2 Motorcycle Club and Christian Motorcycle Association. He served his community as a volunteer with Clarks Neck Fire Department.

    Surviving along with his wife Clara of the home includes a son: Thomas R. Bland, Jr. of Washington; a brother: Kenneth Roger Bland of Greenville; a sister: Shelia Annette Jackson of Benson; three grandchildren: Lillian Elizabeth Bland, Matthew Helton and Stacy Helton and a daughter-in-law: Amanda Leigh Bland of Washington. He was predeceased by a brother: Robert Earl Bland.

    Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com.

    Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Bland family.

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