Grover Bland

Grover Bland, Jr. 75, of Weirton died July 8, 2005, after a brief stay at the Weirton Medical Center. He was born Dec 8, 1929, in Mobley WV, the son of the late Grover and Georgie Bland, Sr. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Lynn Bland He retired with 25 years of service from Weirton Steel as a millwright. He enjoyed collecting tin cans and cleaning metal wire. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is his loving wife Betty Jean Shields Bland, whom he married on December 19, 1961; sons Michael and Robert of Weirton and Timothy Bland of Chester; daughter, Paula Phillips of East Springfield, OH; sister Betty of Weirton;a brother Buck Wheat; three grandchildren, which he adored, Josh, Heidi and Dexter. Visitation will be 11 AM until time of service at 12 noon Monday at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home. Interment will be in Three Springs Cemetery, Weirton