John Blocker Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

John Henry Blocker, affectionately known as Red by family and friends or Suga Bear during his professional truck driving career entered the world on March 1, 1952, and departed peacefully on September 11, 2018. John was the sixth child of twelve born to George and Ida Mae Blocker. John was born in Swanlake, Mississippi. During his early years, John grew up on the central west end of Saint Louis, Missouri. and was educated in the St. Louis public school system and completed college coursework. John believed in serving his country and joined the United States Army in 1972 until discharge. John accepted Christ as the head of his life and developed a personal relationship with Him throughout his life. In 1981 John met the love of his life, Mrs. Rosalind Johnston Blocker, they settled down and raised a family. The two traveled extensively and were inseparable all the rest of his days. John was preceded in death by his father, mother, four brothers, and one sister. John leaves behind to cherish his memory: his devoted wife, one daughter Tricia Blocker Gooden, two stepdaughters Lavinia Townsend and Roshel Merriweather; five grandchildren Kamre, Terrance, Ja Niya, Hyseen-Mehki and Karson; four brothers George, Joe, Eugene and Kenny; two sisters Linda and Marsha, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

John Blocker

March 1, 1952 - September 11, 2018