Johnny B. Blocker

BLOCKER, JOHNNY B.

SPECIALIST 6TH CLASS JOHNNY B. BLOCKER of Waldorf, MD, died on May 10, 2003 of natural causes at the Civista Medical Center in LaPlata, MD. Born in Columbia, SC in 1922, Mr. Johnny B. Blocker enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and remained on active duty until 1967 when he retired from the service. During his service during the war, he was assigned to an elite trucking unit known as the "Red Ball Express" that provided supplies to the front line troops such as ammunition, petrol, food and never failed to deliver the much needed supplies. If not for drivers like him and others, Gen. Patton could not have advanced as fast as he did with his armored division. Further during the course of performing his duties, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for actions against the enemy. He also earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge (CIB) while assigned to an infantry unit along with the Purple Heart. The late Mr. Blocker is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geraldine Blocker; daughter, Jackie Rice; sons, Jonathan, Paul and Ronald Sr. Blocker. Also survived by one sister, Margaret Johnson; one brother, Gregory Blocker and a host of other relatives and friends. Mr. Blocker will lie in state on Tuesday, May 27 at the ADAMS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., Rte 381 Brandywine Rd., Aquasco, MD from 10 a.m. until Mass of Burial at 11 a.m. Interment Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at 2 p.m.