SONNY BLAND Gilbert Ellis "Sonny" Bland, 58, of 314 Rogers Road died Saturday night, April 21, 2012, at his home with his family by his side. He was born February 11, 1954, in Alleghany County the son of the late Gordon and Louise Tucker Bland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Mike Mundy. Sonny worked at the former Hercules, Inc. plant in Covington right out of high school until the closing of his department. He then was employed by Holly Farms in Harrisonburg until his retirement in the mid 1980's. After retiring, he took exceptional care of his Dad until his death in 2004. Sonny was a very devoted brother, uncle and great uncle. He was an uncle, but like a second dad to his nephew and niece. He was a friend to many. Surviving are two Sisters, Debbie Bland and Susie Mundy, both of Covington; his nephew, Mike Mundy, Jr., and his wife, Melisha, of Covington; his niece, Jennifer Mundy of Covington; great nieces Briana Mundy and Olivia Mundy of Staunton, Cheyenn Mundy, Hailey Gibson and Autumn Mundy, all of Covington; great nephews, Logan Mundy and Michael Mundy III, both of Covington. Interment will be made in Alleghany Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Mike Mundy, Jr., Steve Ayers, Gary Ayers, Emmitt Ayers, Jeremy Goode, Kevin Paxton, Jonathan Mongold and Johnny Graham. Alternate pallbearers will be Andrew Reynolds and Terry Rose.