Dateline: Williamston, NC

Johnny Ray Bland, 52 of Airport Road, died Saturday, November 2, 2109 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC.

Johnny was born on February 5, 1967 to Dana Mobley Bland and the late Rubin Bland. He was a graduate of Roanoke High school and worked in the construction business.

Survivors include; wife; Penny Haislip Bland of Kinston; mother, Dana Mobley Bland of Williamston; daughter, Angela "Faith" Bland of Greenville; sisters, Denise Bundy of Williamston and Billie Joe Whitehurst of Robersonville; brother, Rubin Bland of Edenton.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.walkerfh.net

Walker Funeral Home of Williamston is serving the Bland family.