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WILLIAM JEROME BLOCKER, JR.
On Thursday, March 24, 2011; beloved son of Maxine Blocker-Burnett and the late William Jerome Blocker; step-son of Kenneth Burnett. He is also survived by seven sisters Michelle Blocker, Latonya Garrett, Carole Thompson, Shahada Holloway, Kim Pearson, LaShawn Harris and Eukia Burnett; three brothers Maurice McKinney, Daniel Robinson and Kelley Burnett; other relatives and friends. Mr. Blocker will lie in state at New Canaan Baptist Church, 2826 Bladensburg Rd. NE, Tuesday, April 5, from 9:30 a.m. until Service at 11 a.m. Rev. Gregory Simms officiating. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Friday, April 8 at 11 a.m. Services by STEWART.
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your mom
April 12, 2023
My beloved son. There are no words to convey how much I miss you or how much i still feel the pain of losing you. But, I thank God every day for the gift of your 44 years. Oh how I wish there could have been more. But, he gifted me with your niece, Naje, born the evening of the day you went home to be with The Lord. So, I say rest in peace my son. I will see you again.
Felicia
March 31, 2023
I can hear your laugh and I remember your smile. I remember our conversations about business, family, faith, etc. Blessed to have called you friend.
Felicia
March 30, 2020
Today I will write a poem to remember you. I thank God for the blessing of your friendship.
Tiffany Dew
March 29, 2020
I miss my big bro. Sleep in peace. Until we meet again....
Macine
March 29, 2020
I miss you every day. I miss you smile. Your way of making me laugh and most of all I miss your hugs and hearing your voice. I love you forever. I will see you again. Until then..,.,
Maxine Blocker
May 24, 2012
Missing you son. Love you forever.
Dawn Smith
May 10, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your son William, we were very good friends. I was not aware or had any knowledge of his passing. I met him while working at VA. My heart is very heavy knowing this. Please know that you have my deepest condolences.
My son with his son. Buster. He always called him the boy.
Maxine Blocker
March 24, 2012
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY YOU WERE CALLED HOME. I JUST CANT STOP MISSING YOU. FOREVER WOULD HAVE NOT BEEN ENOUGH. I LOVE YOU AN ETERNITY.
Deidre Corbett
April 8, 2011
Maxine, Michelle and Family,
Jerry was a wonderful person. He will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May God continue to bless you and give you strength as you go through this difficult time.
We Love You All,
Dwayne, Deidre, Dexter and Dezman Corbett
Rachel Grabia
April 6, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Blocker's passing. I worked with him here at the VA.
He was kind and friendly and always nice to talk to. He always had something encouraging to say.
He is at peace and I hope his mother, who he always spoke of lovingly, and all his family can find peace and a smile when thinking of him.
Donna Wells-Taylor
April 6, 2011
To the Blocker Family:
We send our sincere condolences to you and your family. Mr. Blocker was our friend and a VA employee. We will miss him deeply. He was kind and considerate. Peace and blessings to you.
Donna Wells-Taylor
Paul Madden
April 5, 2011
Dear Blocker family William was a good man. I liked working with him. Please know he is with our father now. There is no more pain. Only joy and happynest .
Paul Madden
Arnetta Lee, Taru Thompson & The Johnson Family
April 5, 2011
Dear Maxine and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are extended to you all during this most difficult time. May the Love of GOD, the peace of JESUS and the comforting of of the HOLY SPIRIT assure you that it is now well with Jerry. Yes...he will be missed, but the love,laughter, and imprint of the memories of his life will live forever. EVERYDAY you and someone else will smile because GOD BLESSED YOU with him as your son..HALLELUJAH and you shared him!!!
Deepest Sympathy and Much Love
Vera Binns
April 5, 2011
To the Blocker Family,
I was very sadden when I heard about William's passing, I am praying that God will comfort you in your time of need. I know what it's like losing someone you love in 2010 I lost two of my family members my grandson and one of my brothers.
Felicia
April 4, 2011
To Ms. Maxine and Family,
I thank God for such a friend as William. Words can not express how I feel. He's alright now, take comfort in that. He is now and forever experiencing the Love and comfort that he longed for, in the arms of Jesus. So long Buddie :) See you later!
Love Ya Forever
Ramona Young
April 4, 2011
Dear Blocker Family. William aka Blocker or Brotherman to me was a very loving person. I have known Brotherman since 1980. He made you laugh and he made you cry. He will be greatly missed but remembered in spirit by that smile & good deeds to all people. To know him is to love him. God Bless his family and may you find peace among all understandings.
Janice R Wiley
April 4, 2011
Dear Sister Maxine (Brother Kenneth):
"Grace be unto you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God" (2 Corinthians 2-4).
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your son. I pray that God will strenghten you during this difficult time. Whatever your need is God is able and will supply it because He is your faithful Father, Who loves you unconditionally.
Christ's love and mine
Sharon Bailey
April 4, 2011
To William Blocker's Mother (Mrs. Burnett), Sisters, Brothers, Family, Love Ones, and Friends:
Blocker (the name he went by at VA) will truly be missed. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Blocker for the whole entire time he worked at VA. He always took out the time to greet you and talk with you especially when you needed someone to talk to. He was not only a friend but also a mentor and a brother to me. And I will never forget the times he took out of his busy schedule to teach us (VA members), Bible Study during his lunch hour while at the VA. He loved God and was dedicated in teaching God's words and was always pleasant, kind, and funny. He had a loving heart for helping others and putting a smile on your face. Although no words of sympathy can ease the loss of your son, brother, etc, just know that Blocker no longer has to suffer any more pain, he is now at peace with God, and he lives on in your hearts as well as all who loved him. Be assured that you had a wonderful, loving, and caring son, brother, etc, and he was loved by all of us at VA. I will truly miss him especially our friendly talks but I know he is well with the Lord. And may God continues to Bless you and give you the comfort, strength, and love that you need at this time.
God Bless, Love,
Mr& Mrs Mahdee Sabir
April 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tiffany Dew
April 4, 2011
Dear Mrs. Maxine and Family,
Words can not express how much William will truly be missed. He was a good play big brother to me. He's been in my life since the early 90's. So I know as a son, brother, uncle, friend to all that knew him he will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you take peace in knowing that he is now at rest in the arms of our heavenly father. I know he's happy now no more pain, no more worries. Rest in peace big bro. Love you!
God Bless,
Nurses Ministry
April 4, 2011
To Nurse Maxine Blocker-Burnette
WE offer you and your family our condolences in the passing of your son the late William Jerome Blocker.
The Nurses Unit - New Canaan Baptist Church
Dr. Nikki Southall - President
Arlice Jackson
April 4, 2011
My heart was truly sadden to hear that Blocker had passed away. However, his life and memories will forever be lived by those that knew him. Rest In Peace, my former class member of 84, Crossland High School.
April 4, 2011
To The Blocker Family,
I worked with William only for a short time at the VA but he always had a kind word and smile. Remember that God has taken one of his Angels to be with him now. God Bless.....Ms. B-Carter
Pat, Gloria and William
Pat Johnson
April 4, 2011
To the family of William Blocker, I have worked with William a number years at the VA, his cubicle was next to mine. William was a very pleasant person and always willing to help others. He was like a little brother to me, I enjoyed working with him throughout the years, he will be truly missed. To the family hold on to God's unchanging hands. My deepest sympathy.
April 4, 2011
Dear Maxine and Family
You are always in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to keep you and your family in his loving arms. If you have any need please let us know.
Love always Bob and Pat Alford
Wanda Combs Johnson
April 4, 2011
Dear Maxine and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God will comfort you.
Cheryl Besley & Willie Rowe Families
April 4, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mrs. Long
April 4, 2011
Family of Mr. Blocker,
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to you in the passing of Mr. Blocker. I worked with him at VA and he always had a smile and a friendly word in all my interactions with him. May God give you peace in this time of your sorrow.
Alecia Randall
April 4, 2011
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. My memories of William are so vivid today than yesterday, William I will always love you.
Love Lisa
Mrs. Talbert
April 4, 2011
Dear Blocker family,
Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your son, brother and dear friend. When our dear loved ones die, it truly pains us and we need comfort in these times. A scripture that I found truly loving is found at 1 Corinthians 1:3,4 which states in part that "God is the god of comfort."
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