Jerry Bland of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma was born to Virgil Wesley and Martha Pauline (Leightner) Bland on December 8, 1946 in Lawton, Oklahoma and passed from this life on October 14, 2019 in Norman, Oklahoma at the age of 72 years.
Jerry grew up and attended school in Indiahoma. He then attended Oklahoma State University where he obtained his Master's degree in Agriculture. On May 25, 1977, Jerry married his wife Jane in Vernon, Texas. He owned and operated Jerry's Home Furniture. Jerry was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking out, NASCAR racing, college football, fishing, horse racing, and loved telling "tall tales." The highlights of his life were his family and close friends.
Mr. Bland is survived by:
Sons: Jerry Kevin Bland McKinney and Laura of Sunnyvale, Texas
Mark Green and Brenda of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Ryan Bland of Pauls Valley, Oklahoma
Joe Bland of Niceville, Florida
Daughters: Jeri Bland Hurt (Shelly) and Jamie of Ardmore, Oklahoma
June Meyers and Steven of Del City, Oklahoma
Sister: Joann Messick of Indiahoma, Oklahoma
Grandchildren: Dalton and Jackson; Bo, Jonathen, and Tripp; Reagan and Riley; Tammy and Kyle; Alexis, CJ, Kilee, Desiree, Faith and Ella; Collin, Camran, and Caleb; Kenzie, Colton, and Josh; Hadley and Aspen; and Henry
One special Niece: Teresa Jackson and her husband Dennis.
Mr. Bland was preceded in death by:
His wife: Jane Bland on December 14, 2004
Parents: Virgil and Martha Bland
Sister: Shirley June Bland
Grandchildren: Tara and Codie
Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Wooster Funeral Home Chapel with John Straughn officiating. Services are under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com .