Jerry was a proud Springdale Bulldog where he graduated in 1964. He then attended Arkansas Tech and also graduated from the University of Arkansas. He had a 20 year career with Ozark Electric in the Engineering and Drafting Department. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, and playing Texas Holdem poker.
Jerry is survived by his wife Michelle of the home, 4 blended children, Robert Bland and wife Brittany of Reno, Rebecca Newman and husband David of Reno, Damon Bland of Kansas, DeWayne and wife LaVonde of Fayetteville, 1 Sister-in-Law Pamela Bland of Fayetteville, 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 Niece , 3 Nephews and 9 Cousins.
He also has many close friends, Ozark Electric family, PDO Poker Club, Farmington Mens Poker Group, New Image Dental family and all the Cherokee Casino Friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Delbert and Lora Irene Bland, a brother, Leon Bland and his daughter, Jessica Williams.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 26th from 1:00 until 2:00PM. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 at Rollins Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bland Cemetery.
