William "Bill" R. Block
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William R. Block (Bill), Sr. passed away June 13, 2021 at the age of 92. Born March 5, 1929 in Syracuse, NY, Bill attained the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corp, served during the Korean War, and fought in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. (The Chosin Few) He retired from Chrysler Corp. in Syracuse, NY in 1984 and moved to Hernando Beach, Florida. He was past Commander of the Hernando Beach VFW post # 9236 and very active in post activities. He and his wife Betty were married for 67 years at the time of her passing in 2019. Bill was also predeceased by his oldest son, Bill, Jr. in 2017. Survivors include his son David and daughter Lisa (Rob) Reed, his grandchildren Kris (Jennifer) Block, Betsy (Tyler) Bellin, Adam Reed and Paul (DeLana) Russ, great-grandchildren Dylan and Ryan Block and Cecilia and Ellie Bellin. Calling hours will be 1-3pm Monday, June 21st at Brewer and Sons Funeral Home, Commercial Way, Spring Hill. Internment will be at 11am on Tuesday, June 22nd at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell.