Richie was born on May 09, 2019 and joined his paternal grandfather, Richard Wathen "Richie" Bland; maternal great grandparents, Edna and Gregory O'Daniel Jr., and Leroy Douglas; paternal great-grandparents, Aileene and James Viella "Chub" Hughes and Geneva R. and William Abbott Bland in heaven on June 15, 2019.

Richie was survived by his mother and father, Makayla Elaine and Stuart Alan Bland; his brothers, Maverick Wright and Brayden Wohner; his maternal grandparents, Sheila O'Daniel and Roy (Darlene) Douglas; his paternal grandmother, Jenny Hughes Bland; his maternal great-grandmother, Beatrice Douglas; Aunt, Trena (Aaron) Lee; Uncles, Allen (Dawn) Douglas and Brian (Amy) Bland as well as a host of great aunts, uncles and cousins who will miss him dearly.

Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense happiness and joy to those around him.
"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart" -A.A. Mline.

Funeral Services will held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Bosley Funeral Home; officiated by Dr. Chris Howlett. Interment to follow in St. Augustine Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 and from 8:00 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Bosley Funeral Home