William Bland
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William "Stretch" Clifton Bland, 80 of Arlington, TX died peacefully in the home of David and Jane Magee in Knoxville, TN on Thursday, April 15, 2021. He was born February 22, 1941 in Greenwood, MS, son of Clif and Annie Lee (Foard) Bland.
Bill graduated from Mississippi State University in 1966 with his bachelor's degree in forestry. He immediately went to work for the Boy Scouts of America Longhorn Council. After retiring from the Boy Scouts, he started his own flooring business, Contract Floors in Arlington, TX.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Jean Thomason of Arlington, TX; his children, Jane Magee (David) of Knoxville, TN, Lora Ridl of Denton, TX, Mary Bland Smith (Terry) of Knoxville, TN, Jamalyn Ackley of Parker, CO, and Krisha Thomason of Arlington, TX; grandchildren, Elizabeth Ridl Neely (Ben), Kimberly Ridl, Derek Ackley, Daniel Magee, Erika Aguileta, Jonathan Magee, and Jessica Aguileta; three great grandchildren; sister, Carolyn Swedenburg of Columbus, MS; niece, Leann Davis (Randy) of Chattanooga, TN; nephew, Clif Swedenburg (Charlene) of Columbus, MS; many cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Alice Magee, Jane's mother-in-law, has been the glue that has held us together these past two years. She has poured her heart and soul into helping our father and helping us. The family is extremely grateful for the love, help, and friendship you have given us.
A memorial service will be held at St Stephen Methodist Church, 1800 W Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX, on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00a.m. In lieu of flowers we request donations be made in Bill's memory to the Boy Scouts Longhorn Council, 850 Cannon Dr, Hurst, TX 76054. Arrangements by Cremation Options, Inc. (865)6WE-CARE (693-2273) www.cremationoptionsinc.com.