RICHARD BLAND

Richard D. Bland, age 65, of Donalsonville, GA, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 28, 2026, at his residence.

Funeral services for Mr. Bland will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Chapel of Evans-Skipper Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Messer officiating.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

Mr. Bland was born in Bainbridge, GA on Dec. 10, 1960, to Thomas “Peanut” Bland and Betty Brock Bland. He was a high school graduate and worked as a welder/pipefitter with Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Service Technicians Local Union 72 until his retirement. Mr. Bland loved fishing and watching wildlife, and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was very passionate about his work, but nothing was as important to him as his grandchildren and spending time with them.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Erica Broome and her husband Dee; his sisters, Sheila Alday and Tina Roberts and her husband Bubba; his aunt, Alice Jordan; as well as his grandchildren, Konner Broome, Eli Broome, Mac Broome, and Parker Broome. Also surviving are his nephews and nieces, Jeremy Roberts and his wife Hannah, Jason Roberts and his wife Courtney, Michael Moncrief and his wife Brittany, Michelle Trim, Henry Williamson and his wife Christina, and Brian Alday and his wife Ashley; several great nephews and great nieces, along with numerous cousins. Special life-long friends, Wayne Faircloth and Bruce Earnest; his sitters, Sandra Yates and Ruby Anglin; as well as his special cat, Essie, also survive.

Mr. Bland was preceded in death by his parents, Tommy “Peanut”Bland and Betty Bland Brackin; his brother-in-law, Danny Alday; his maternal grandparents, Archester Bellflower and Mae Bellflower; his paternal grandparents, D.A. Bland and Berma Bland; as well as his special friend, Robin Faircloth.