Elder Larry D. Bland Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elder Larry D. Bland (Pontiac, Michigan), who passed away at the age of 73, on June 26, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elder Larry D. Bland to show support.
Elder Larry was predeceased by: wife Thelma Bland; parents, John Bland and Nannie Murphy; grandparents, Obie, Carrie Smith, Mamie and Joe Frank Nivins; siblings, Billy Bland, Hassan Shakir, Adib Shakir and Ann Bland; and niece Lesha Lynette Green.
Elder Larry is survived by: children, Soyinka Boykin of Pontiac, MI, Quami Bland (Angela) of Auburn Hills, MI, Shariff Bland of Pontiac, MI and Kara Carter (Sidney) of Pontiac, MI; grandchildren, Kewyan'ta, Gregory, Jr., Ajenae', Tanayiah, Brandi, JaVontay, Ezekiel, Tre'Vontay, Montia, Juwan, Sr., Makhi, Khalia, Makynzie, Khloe, Milan, Brylan and Brycan; sisters, Martha Putnam (Ivan) of Auburn Hills, MI and Brenda Johnson (Joel) of White Lake, MI; and aunts, Patricia Sullivan and Annie Perry (James). Elder Larry is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
