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Lawrence Blocker Obituary
He passed away peacefully in his sleep at Bethlehem Manor, PA, on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the age of 82. In his early childhood, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Plainfield, NJ. He graduated from Plainfield High School, was a longtime employee of Ford Motor Company in Edison, NJ, and a weekend caddy of 45+ years at Plainfield Country Club.
His hobbies included attending the Penn Relays in PA, bowling with his UAW League, Billiards and Lottery/Pick-its for the tri-state area.
He leaves to mourn his ex-wife Janet Blocker; children Lamont Sr. (daughter-in-law Jacqueline, deceased), Lori Ann, Lawrence (daughter-in-law Chyvonne, deceased); sister JoAnne Blocker Durant (brother-in-law Steven); grandchildren Lamont Jr., Joseph and Jeanelle; great-grandsons Thailan Borden and Lamont III; nephews and nieces Kevin Brockett, Dana Brockett Sharpe (nephew-in-law Todd), Lashonn Durant and Brandon Durant; great nieces and nephews D'Anna Brockett, Justin Frazier, Domonique Sharpe, and Jordan Durant; and a host of other family, relatives and friends in Plainfield and Westfield, NJ, Easton, PA, and neighboring communities.
Interment is on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Park, 1800 Lincoln Highway, North Brunswick, NJ 08902.
Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown, PA.
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