Reginald Wayne Bland

Reginald Wayne Bland, son of the late Leslie Williams and Frances Williams, was born on September 3, 1963 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life suddenly on Monday, July 14, 2003.Reggie, as he was affectionately called, received his formal education in the Baltimore City School system at The Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. Upon completion, he furthered his education at the RETS School of Technology and the Catonsville Community College.Reggie received Christ at an early age. At the age of 7, he was baptized in the Name of Jesus Christ and later received the gift of the Holy Ghost. While in his Christian walk, Reggie loved his music and especially directing the choir. He loved working with computers, desktop publishing, organizing and managing the program affairs of the National Organization of the Pentecostal Followers of Jesus Christ, Inc. (PF of JC). Because of his passion for computers, he worked in the administrative office of Gospel Tabernacle and served as a Registrar Convention Coordinator for PF of JC for 15 years.On October 13, 1990, Reggie married “his good thing”, the love of his life, his friend and confidant, sister Eleanor Ashe. From this union a daughter, Jessica, was conceived. Reggie loved his family with a perfect love, always making sure he had things comfortable for them at home. He was such a doting father and his daughter, Jessica, was the apple of his eye.He was employed for several years with RTKL Associates as a CAD designer, and later employed as an Information Technologist at Alex Brown, Inc. He eventually became a bus driver for H&B Tours and Travel and finally a driver for Gunther Charters, Emmanual Tours, Inc. and A. S. Tours. Reggie loved driving his tour bus on various trips. He was an avid collector of miniature tour buses. One of his childhood dreams that was fulfilled before he departed this life was driving tour buses. That was his passion and that was what he lived to do.Reggie was involved with the Boy Scouts for over 25 years. He started as a Boy Scout, later achieved Scout Master, and finally served as District Commissioner of the Babe Ruth District with the Baltimore Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Reggie loved helping people, especially the young people.He interacted very well with his family, his friends, his neighbors and his co-workers. He was the kind of person who would go the extra mile without a second thought. He will truly be missed by all.He leaves to cherish his memories: Wife, Eleanor M. Bland; Daughter, Jessica V. Bland; Mother, Frances J. Williams; Father-in-Law, James Ashes Sr.; Sisters, Carolyn Bryant, Janie Horton and Cheryl Moore; Brothers, Samuel Parsons, Charles Williams (Roanoke, VA), Lawrence Williams and Leslie C. Williams; Brothers-in-Law, James Ashe Jr., Kenneth Ashe, William Ashe, William Bishop, Michael Brown and Jesse Moore; Sisters-in-Law, Audra Ashe, Lisa Ashe, Pamela Brown and Joan Williams; Godchildren, Perette Brown, Willie Cheeks III, William Duck Jr., Peter Lovelist Jr., Shirlinda Angel Tucker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Reggie was preceded in death by his Father, Leslie A. Williams; two Sisters, Normal Bishop and Eva Hamilton; and two Brothers, Frederick Hutchinson and Marcellous Hutchinson.

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Reginald Wayne Bland

September 3, 1963 - July 14, 2003