NASHVILLE –– George Thomas Poland, 82, died on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.  He was born May 16, 1930 in Nash County to the late Willie R. Sr. and Lillie Bachlor Poland.  George is preceded in death by three brothers, Victor, Willie Jr., and Billy Poland.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Maerean Bledsoe Poland, three daughters; Ann Mangis and husband David, Georgia Wilson and husband Charles, Donna Wilson and husband Joseph; one brother Cuther Poland; one sister Virginia Moss; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home with the Pastor Robin Fisher officiating. Burial followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.