Cecil Rayvone Bland, Sr., 81, of Burgaw passed gently from his earthly life on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Vidant Duplin Hospital.

He was born July 5, 1938 in Craven County, the son of Jodie Abner and Annie Green Bland.

Cecil is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy Bishop Bland; daughter, Vickie B. Smith; son, Cecil R. "Ray" Bland, Jr. and his wife, Paula; grandchildren, Amanda Turner (Matthew), Brittney Holshouser (Steven), Austin Eury, Brooklyn Stephens (Patrick), and Jeremy Bland; eight great grandchildren; sisters, Annie Mae Bland and Lessie Bishop; and brother; David Bland.

In his younger years Cecil spent many enjoyable hours hunting and fishing.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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A service of Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.