John Dennis Block, 70, of Port Neches, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur.
Funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Broussard’s Chapel in Nederland, with Reverend Peter Cammarano officiating. Eastern Star services will follow the funeral message in the chapel. Interment and Masonic Rites will be held at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday at the mortuary.
Mr. Block was a life long resident of Port Neches. He retired after 23 years working as an operator for Neches Butane. He was a member of the Eastern Star #677, Masonic Lodge #1163, and the First United Methodist Church in Port Neches. John was also extremely proud of his time served in the Marine Corps. He was musically inclined, and could play nearly any instrument along with singing. He was probably best known for his passion with the HO scale model railroad.
Mr. Block was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Adelle Block; brothers, Farris Block, James Block, Martin Block Jr. and great grandson, Jace Latham Ames.
Surviving John is his wife, Beverly Block of Port Neches; son, Bryant K. Block, Sr.; daughter, Rhonda Block Tankersley and husband John “Tank” of Moss Bluff, Louisiana; sister, Martha Dell Powell; 8 grandchildren, Heather, Brittney, Sheryl, Bryant Jr., John “Bubba”, John Linn, Katie, Jared and spouses; 9 great grandchildren, Connor, Abbigail, Kyle, Kensey, Fayrhon, Aiden, Carter, Jonavon and Madilynn.
Memorial contributions made be made to the First United Methodist Church, Benevolence Fund, 1826 Nall, Port Neches, Texas 77651.
