George H. Bland

George H. Bland, 89, of Baytown, TX was born May 22, 1916 in Winnfield, LA and passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2006 in a local hospital. He retired from ExxonMobil Refinery as a Chief Operator. He was a U. S. Navy WWII veteran and a member of 1st Christian Church and the Baytown Lion’s Club.

His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Friday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale with Rev. Bob Dees officiating.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Bland; sister, Allien Herlitz; brother, J. B. Bland; and nephew, John Herlitz and is survived by his niece, Mary Herlitz of Houston; nephew, Craig Bland and wife Jeanette of La Porte; great nephews, John and Michael Herlitz and Jason and Scott Bland; and special neighbors, Judi Mitchell and Bill Scott.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to the 1st Christian Church Memorial Fund, 201 Forrest Ave., Baytown, TX 77520.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521, (281) 422-8111.