William Royal "Ross" Blocker, age 87, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away August 8, 2022 at Sylacauga Health and Rehab. Born and raised in Stewartville, Alabama, he was predeceased by his son William Royal "Rocky" Blocker, Jr., his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Duncan Blocker (Biddie Collins Blocker), his brother Thomas Martin Grimes, Jr. and his sister Jeffie Lou Treace. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Charlotte Luker Blocker, daughter Page Teel (Frank) of Sylacauga, Alabama, son William Ross "Stoney" Blocker (Karen) of Sylacauga, Alabama, granddaughters Sarah Layton (Ben), Ashley Blocker, grandson John Ross Blocker, great-grandsons Kane Dupree and Jake Layton, sister Freida Clark (Harold), of San Antonio, Texas, and close friend and cousin Thomas E. "Pete" Abrams, Sr., of Hanover, Alabama.
Mr. Blocker served Talladega County as a County Commissioner for two consecutive terms and retired as Vice-President of Sales with Floyd and Beasley Transfer Company.
He was an avid golfer, fisherman and Alabama football fan enjoying life to its fullest until he succumbed to a lengthy illness.
Graveside Services were held Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Billy Paul Williams officiating.
William Royal "Ross" Blocker, age 87, of Sylacauga, Alabama, passed away August 8, 2022 at Sylacauga Health and Rehab. Born and raised in Stewartville, Alabama, he was predeceased by his son William Royal "Rocky" Blocker, Jr., his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Duncan Blocker (Biddie Collins Blocker), his brother Thomas Martin Grimes, Jr. and his sister Jeffie Lou Treace. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Charlotte Luker Blocker, daughter Page Teel (Frank) of Sylacauga, Alabama, son William Ross "Stoney" Blocker (Karen) of Sylacauga, Alabama, granddaughters Sarah Layton (Ben), Ashley Blocker, grandson John Ross Blocker, great-grandsons Kane Dupree and Jake Layton, sister Freida Clark (Harold), of San Antonio, Texas, and close friend and cousin Thomas E. "Pete" Abrams, Sr., of Hanover, Alabama.
Mr. Blocker served Talladega County as a County Commissioner for two consecutive terms and retired as Vice-President of Sales with Floyd and Beasley Transfer Company.
He was an avid golfer, fisherman and Alabama football fan enjoying life to its fullest until he succumbed to a lengthy illness.
Graveside Services were held Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Billy Paul Williams officiating.
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