Norman resident Kevin Gregory Block, 54, died Sunday, May 20, at the Norman Veteran Center.

He was born January 24, 1953, in Shawnee, the son of Leo Francis Block and Margie Bell Block.

He attended St. Benedict Parochial School and graduated from Shawnee High School in 1972.

After graduation, he enlisted in the U. S. Army. He was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and spent an overseas tour in Korea. After his tour of service he enrolled at Seminole Junior College.

Because of his love of carpentry, he quit school to pursue a career in that field.

With the onset of diabetes, his health declined to a point where it was necessary for him to have constant care. His residence for the last twelve years was the Veterans Center in Norman.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Karla Block Guin.

Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, Chris and Theba Block of San Antonio; Kerry and Linda Block of Shawnee; and Kenny and Jana Block of Harrah; two sisters, Kristen Allard of Shawnee; and Karen Hayes and husband, John, of Shawnee; nieces and nephews, John Guin, Eva, Terry and Michael Block, Andrew Block, Kyle Brown, Kerry and Aaron Block.

A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. today at the Chapel of Walker Funeral Service.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be noon Wednesday at St. Benedict Catholic Church with Father Maurus Jaeb, O.S.B. officiating.

Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.