Wayne Bland Sr

Wayne Bland, 80, of Independence, MO passed May 27, 2012. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services at 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the chapel with burial at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Wayne was born December 31, 1931 in Kansas City, MO to Richard P. and Lola A. (Young) Bland. He worked as a truck driver for many years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Bland; 12 children; 4 step-children; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; 1 sister; 2 grandchildren; and 1 stepson. He will be dearly missed.