Michael Dale Bland

Michael Dale Bland, age 64, of Petersburg, WV passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at Berkeley Medical Center, Martinsburg, WV.  He was born on July 2, 1959 in Petersburg, WV, the son of the late Harry Dale “Tootsie” Bland and Ethel Marie (Lambert) Bland of Keyser, WV.  On October 12, 2002, Michael married Lora (Chapman) Bland who survives in Petersburg.

Mr. Bland attended Circleville High School and formerly went to the Riverton United Methodist Church.  He was a supervisor for Advantage Foods and had also worked for Walmart and Pilgrim’s Pride in Moorefield, WV.  A true West Virginian, Michael enjoyed most outdoor sports, including hunting and fishing.  In his spare time, he could be found working on old vehicles and loved to be surrounded by his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. 

In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by: a daughter, April Whetzel (Jeremy) of Petersburg, WV; a son, Cody Bland (Sarah Keplinger) of Petersburg, WV; a sister, Katherine “Kathy” Arbaugh (Larry) of Harrisonburg, VA; a brother, Matthew Bland of Medley, WV; 6 Grandchildren, Adam and Jacob Whetzel, Christine, Ava, and Negan Bland.  He was preceded in death by a grandson, Harry Alan Max Bland.

Michael’s family will receive friends on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 12-2 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home, Petersburg, WV.  Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 2:00 PM with Pastor Michael Clements officiating.  Interment will be in the Bland Family Cemetery, Riverton, WV.  Memorials may be made to the family c/o the Basagic Funeral Home, POB 400 Petersburg, WV 26847.  Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com