Obituary - George Bernard Spotswood Bland, Sr.

George Bernard Spotswood Bland, Sr., 65, of Henrico, died December 5th, 2020. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan West Bland; his father, Bernard Augustine Bland; and sister, Virginia Lee Bland Freeman. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Gail Vanessa Smith Bland; sons, George B.S. Bland Jr. and his wife, Clare; and Terrance Bland; daughter, Phyllis Ann Akil and her husband, Bakari; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two nephews, one niece, and his extended family at Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School. He was a third degree lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Post 11533 and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Bliley's-Central, 3801 Augusta Ave. A private interment will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal School and St. Benedict Catholic Church.