John Christopher Blocker

John Christopher Blocker obituary

John Christopher Blocker

John Blocker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DeKalb Funeral Chapel, LLC on Aug. 7, 2025.

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John Christopher Blocker age 56 of Smithville, passed away Wednesday night at St Thomas Rutherford Hospital. He was born December 16, 1968, to his parents John Curtis and Mildred Elizabeth Blocker. Mr. Blocker worked in construction with Jones Brothers Construction. He is survived by his wife, Melinda Blocker of Smithville; 2 Children, Kaine Bouldin of Smithville and Brooke (Allen) Bristow of Smithville; 2 Grandchildren, Silane Bouldin and Kobbe Clary; Sister, Kimberly Dee Cooper of Florida. Visitation will be Friday 4:PM until 7: PM. Funeral services will be conducted 1:PM Saturday at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Blocker family.

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