Foster Bland, age 86, of Seneca Rocks, WV, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Grant Memorial Hospital in Petersburg, WV. He was born on February 17, 1933, in Brushy Run, WV, the son of the late Titus Bland and Margie Mallow Bland. On March 11, 1958, Foster married Marian Maxine (Raines) Bland, who preceded him in death on September 19, 2015.

Foster went to school at the Brushy Run School House in Brushy Run and he attended the Seneca Rocks United Methodist Church. He was a Korean War Veteran of the US Army. Mr. Bland was a Logger for Harvey Vance Timber before retiring from Hanover Shoe Factory in Franklin, WV. After retirement he worked as a tour guide and grounds keeper for Seneca Caverns. In his spare time, Foster enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

Mr. Bland is survived by: a son, Steven Bland and wife, Ruth, of Dunmore, WV; 3 grandchildren, Emily Bland, Shawn Bland and Chloe Bland and 1 brother, Gar Bland and wife, Velma, of Onego, WV.

In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Bland was preceded in death by 1 brother, Glenn Bland and 2 sisters, Hope Day and Joy Warner.

Mr. Bland's family will receive friends on Monday, October 28, 2019, 6-7 PM at the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel on Monday, with Rev. Earl Bible officiating. Per Mr. Bland's request his body will be cremated. Inurnment of ashes will be in the Raines Family Cemetery in Seneca Rocks, following cremation. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Seneca Rocks United Methodist Church