Terry Bland Sr.

 

Terry W. Bland Sr., 78, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Waters of Wabash West. He was born to Wayne W. and Imogene (Mettler) Bland on February 9, 1947, in Wabash, Indiana.

Terry was a 1966 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the United Staes Army, then retired from the National Guard. He also worked at Ford Meter Box in Wabash, Indiana for 42 years before retiring in 2011. He married Joyce A. Smith on July 18, 1980. She passed away on May 28, 2014. He was a member of American Legion Post 15, Moose Lodge 1195, and Eagles Lodge in Wabash. Terry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bowling and playing softball. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. 

Terry is survived by one son, Terry W. Bland Jr. of Huntington, Indiana; one daughter, Angelina (Mike) Roy of Bradenton, Florida; two stepdaughters, Carla Waters of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Gina Gray of Wabash, Indiana; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Smith of Wabash, Indiana. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Burial will take place at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana at a later date.  

Preferred memorials are to be directed to Eleos Hospice Care, 4432 Ardmore Ave. Unit B, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Terry Bland’s final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com