Bland, Dennis Carl, 56, of Mulberry passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2011. He was born on August 8, 1954 in Highland City, Florida to Carl James and Joyce Carolyn Bland. Survivors include his devoted wife of 23 years, Nancy; loving children, P.F.C. Dennis Carl Bland II, Larry Donald Bland, Sherry Pearish, Michael Lolies and Samantha Lolies; siblings, Noah, Patricia, and Bill; and his cherished grandchildren, Larry Jr., Andrew, Joshua, Jessica, Sarah, Amber, Danyae, Mark, Zoey and two unborn grand babies. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 20, at 7:00 PM with visitation one hour prior at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon. Dennis will be deeply missed and forever loved.Arrangements under the direction of Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, Brandon, FL.