Joe Blocker, 80, dies

Sept. 6, 1927 - May 2, 2008

Joe C. Blocker, 80, of Goshen, Indiana died Friday, May 2, 2008 at 4:10 p.m.  A figure in Indiana Harness Racing for decades, Blocker brought the Elkhart County Classic Pace to his local 4-H Fair.  His goal was to keep racing at the Elkhart County Fair attractive & competitive for horsemen and exciting for fans.

Services took place on Tuesday, May 6 at First United Methodist Church, Goshen.  A committal service, with full military honors, followed in Syracuse Cemetery, Syracuse.

Cards to the family can be sent to Joe's daughter:
Kathy McFarren-Smith
5968 Voice Road
Kingsley, MI  49649