Andrew C Block
of Conway, AR
September 27, 1930 - February 28, 2024
Andrew C. Block, 93, of Conway, Arkansas passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Gainesville, New York on September 27, 1930 to the late Hans Carl Block and Stanislawa (Stella) E. Adamczak.
Andrew was a retired US Navy Veteran serving 30 years in service to the country beginning post WWII and throughout the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict, at the rank of Yeoman Chief Petty Officer. Andrew's final station before full retirement was US Naval Intelligence-Pentagon, Washington, DC where he supported the Chief of Naval Operations to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
In civilian life, Andrew retired again in 1996 from Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation in Little Rock, Arkansas after 20 years of continued service where he held the position of Purchasing Manager.
Andrew was a devout Christian who loved our Lord Jesus Christ and was a media church member of the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Andrew was married for 70 years to the love of his life, Victoria E. Block whom he met while stationed in Key West, Florida in 1949. Victoria preceded Andrew in death on December 18, 2020.
Andrew leaves to cherish his memory sisters, Carol Jean Roth and Mildred Drasen (Gerald) of Illinois. Andrew was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Carl Block of California and sister, Eleanor Gatz of Arizona.
He also leaves his loving children, Steven Block (Doreen); Jean Willett (Danny); Teresa Shrum (Matthew); Anthony Block (Michelle) and Frances Block, 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and close friends.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the Conway Regional Medical Center hospital ER, Ward 3 South and Medical Staff for giving Andrew good sound care.
We also extend our sincerest gratitude to the Administration and Medical staff at Salem Nursing Home for giving Andrew the warm and loving care he so deserved in his final days. He was happy, felt loved and knew it.
Andrew's interment will be at the Arkansas Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR 72032
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