Charles William Bland

Charles William “Ted” Bland, age 88, of Huntsville, Ohio passed away Sunday morning, April 10, 2022, at his home.

Ted was born in Mason County West Virginia to the late John W. Bland and Freda (Edwards) Bland Laudermilt.  He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Scotty Rollins; a sister, Betty Laudermilt; a brother, James Bland and half-brothers Larry Laudermilt, Andy Laudermilt, and Walt Laudermilt.

Ted married Janet Major August 4, 1956, in Rutland, Ohio, and she survives in Huntsville.  He is also survived by a daughter, Melissa (Roger) Rollins of Huntsville; sons: Charles M. (Evon) Bland Sr. of Huntsville, and Mark W. (Mary) Bland of Lakeview; 5 grandchildren: Chuck (Stephanie) Bland, Breanna (Brady) Baier, Matt (Tara) Groeschel, Cody Bland, and Colton Bland; 10 great-grandchildren: Gravin, Chloe, Dane, Austin, Bennett, Carter, Lillyan, Lincoln, Malachi, and Grayson; a half-sister, Marie Harris of Racine, Ohio and many nieces and nephews.

A Veteran of the United States Army, Ted was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.  He worked with Laborers Local #329 in Lima for many years.   He enjoyed metal detecting, hunting, gardening, watching wildlife, going to church, and spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.  He also loved to play his guitar and sing songs.  Ted was a member of the Wapakoneta Pentecostal Church.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 11 a.m.  to 1 p.m. at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bellefontaine, where the funeral service will begin at 1 p.m.  

Burial will be at the Huntsville Cemetery with military honors provided by members of the Logan County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to:

    Christian Victory Tabernacle

    209 Williams St.

    Wapakoneta, OH  45895

The staff of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Bellefontaine is honored to serve the Bland family.

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