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Thomas Blocker Obituary

Thomas Riley Blocker CHARLESTON - Thomas Riley Blocker, 57, of Charleston, the husband of Carolyn Mallard Blocker, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 15, 2011. He was born in Charleston, the son of Harry Edward Blocker, Sr. And Lavern Janis Hilton Blocker on May 23, 1954. He worked as the Property Manager for the family business, Blocker Rentals. Mr. Blocker is survived by his loving spouse, Carolyn M. Blocker; his three children, Jonathan Corey Mallard, Kayla Caroline Blocker, Thomas Kyle Blocker; two siblings, Harry E. Blocker, Jr., Janis Elaine Winstead and one grandchild, Abigail Christopherson. The relatives and friends of Thomas R. Blocker are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the James A. McAlister Chapel, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston. Arrangements are by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation, (843) 766-1365. Mr. Blocker's guest book may be signed online at www.jamesamcalister.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2011.

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Ken Heider

September 20, 2011

I new Thomas at St. Andrew's Jr. High. I always thought he was a cool guy. I am sorry he is gone! I hope the Lord brings peace to his family.

Peggy Mahoney

September 20, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Loren Bethea

September 20, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Melonie and Brandon

September 20, 2011

when I first met Thomas, his friends called him Tbone, he looked like burt reynolds, and he drove a black TransAm. Thomas was a good guy and we will surely miss him. our love to Dede, Corey, Kayla and Kyle

Lorie Jenni Kaylee

September 19, 2011

In our heart and prayers, all our love!

Wendy Easterling

September 19, 2011

Dede and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and may god bless you all.

Wendy Easterling

Nancy Cole-Ward

September 19, 2011

DeDe & Family
My deepest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss.

Timmy Drose

September 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Dede...Timmy and Robin Drose

Deidre Rummel

September 18, 2011

DeDe , My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.

Albert Classen

September 18, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Martha Brunson

September 17, 2011

Dear Janis , Eddie and family, I am saddend to hear about Thomas, My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Martha Brunson

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