Celebrating the life of
Bobby H. Bland
May 01, 1939 - July 03, 2011
Bobby Hayward Bland
Bobby Hayward Bland, 72, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Memorial University Medical Center. Bobby was born May 1, 1939 to the late Cecil L. and Rosalee Hinley Bland. He was retired from Great Dane Trailers after more than 40 years of service. Bobby loved life, his family and God. He was a loving husband, wonderful daddy and granddaddy. Besides his love for his family he enjoyed camping and racing.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley Stovall Bland, of Savannah, daughter and son-in-law, Kay B. and Johnny Holton, of Dublin, two sons, Alan Hayward Bland, and Bobby Aaron Bland, both of Savannah. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Kevin Holton Angela and Bobbie Garner Derek, both of Dublin, four great-grandchildren, Emilie Garner, Maddie Garner, Aiden Holton, and Kailyn Holton, two aunts, Erma Strickland, and Nita Long, both of Savannah, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
You will be greatly missed!! I grew up on your music. Thanks for teaching me how to love!! RIL
- Sharon London-Payne, Pine Bluff, AR
He was a good friend over the years and I will miss him. I ask God to give Shirley the strength she needs in the days to come.
- MARK LAVIN, SPRINGFIELD, GA
Everyone at The Appliance Center send their condolences for the loss of a very special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Richard E. Conklin, Savannah, GA
Rest in peace my friend
- Tim Titshaw, Rincon, GA
Bland Family I was sadden to learn of Bobby's passing. He was a mentor to many of Great Dane's employees during his long and successful career. Although words can do so little I want you to know you have my deepest sympathy.
- Eddie Rappe', Savannah, GA
Beloved Friend You shall be sadly missed. Leslie & Terry Bazemore
- Leslie C. Bazemore, Savannah, GA
Bobby and Shirley were our second set of parents living on hawthorne St.for 40 years then moved next door to them for years. Bobby got me my first job at the dog. As a young teenager I remember that Bobby always the coolest muscel cars that J C lewis had on the lot.He was true Ford man he was one of akind. loved nascar the Braves & the falcons and would do give you the shirt of his back he will me missed by the Denmark fanily. Shirley you know we love you and the boys and will be in our prayers
- Danny,Marla,Jaymes & Evan Denmark, Bloomingdale, GA
You will be greatly missed!! I grew up on your music. Thanks for teaching me how to love!! RIL
- Sharon London-Payne, Pine Bluff, AR
He was a good friend over the years and I will miss him. I ask God to give Shirley the strength she needs in the days to come.
- MARK LAVIN, SPRINGFIELD, GA
Everyone at The Appliance Center send their condolences for the loss of a very special man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
- Richard E. Conklin, Savannah, GA
Rest in peace my friend
- Tim Titshaw, Rincon, GA
Bland Family I was sadden to learn of Bobby's passing. He was a mentor to many of Great Dane's employees during his long and successful career. Although words can do so little I want you to know you have my deepest sympathy.
- Eddie Rappe', Savannah, GA
Beloved Friend You shall be sadly missed. Leslie & Terry Bazemore
- Leslie C. Bazemore, Savannah, GA
Bobby and Shirley were our second set of parents living on hawthorne St.for 40 years then moved next door to them for years. Bobby got me my first job at the dog. As a young teenager I remember that Bobby always the coolest muscel cars that J C lewis had on the lot.He was true Ford man he was one of akind. loved nascar the Braves & the falcons and would do give you the shirt of his back he will me missed by the Denmark fanily. Shirley you know we love you and the boys and will be in our prayers
- Danny,Marla,Jaymes & Evan Denmark, Bloomingdale, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
