Joseph Gary Block

Joseph "Gojo" Block, aged 81, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Brevard, North Carolina. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, on January 18, 1943, Joe led a life marked by hard work, kindness, and a deep love for his family and friends.

Joe began his career over 60 years ago as a laborer in Fort Lauderdale, eventually retiring as the owner of Southern National Drywall. His industrious nature allowed him to retire early and live in Great Guana Cay, Abaco, Bahamas for 27 years, where he embraced island life and pursued his passions for fishing and building. He built seven houses in Guana practically single-handedly, his nickname was "ONE MAN GANG." Joe, so loved his life in the Bahamas, took every opportunity to go fishing with his wife, Nancy, and friends. In the summer, he relished the visits of his family, sharing his love of fishing, lobstering, and easy-going Island life.

He and his wife, Nancy traveled the world. Enjoying life to the fullest. He loved the adventure side of traveling, zip lining in a central American country, and bunchee jumping off some of the highest venues in the world.

Nancy and Joe Block were together for over 43 years. In a strange and cruel twist of faith, they were remarried just this year.

He was a man of strong character and capability, always ready to lend a hand or drop everything to help his friends-a trait that made him beloved by many. Joe's love for life did not wane with age; he was excited about his new life in Brevard, a community that promised everything he wanted, minus his fishing. Just a day before his passing, he enjoyed a game of golf, another of his cherished activities.

Joe is survived by his wife, Nancy, his beloved daughters, Debbie and Kristy, and their husbands, Owen Yoder and John O'Rourke, respectively. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his siblings Robbie, Kathy, Dennis, David, Gerry, and Michael. He was preceded in death by Georgie Block, his brother.

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Joseph "Gojo" Block will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

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