Elwood "Helpy" James Blocker

Elwood "Helpy" James Blocker, 92, of Lehighton, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday morning, September 27, 2019, in his home.  Born in Lehighton, he was a son of the late Elmer and Ella (Bryfogle) Blocker.

Elwood attended the Lehighton School District, and was a member of Bethany Evangelical Congregational Church, Lehighton.  He served our country honorably in the Air Corps during World War II.  Elwood was the founder, owner, and operator of Blocker's Collision Center, Lehighton, which he originally started in his parents' back yard in 1947.  Blocker is still operating today under the ownership of his son.

Survivors: Wife, Mary Jane (Miller) Blocker, of over 69 years.  Daughter, Tina Ann Blocker of Lehighton.  Son, Tarone Elwood and wife Nancy Blocker of Penn Forest Township.  5 grandchildren, Tiffani, Tanya, Sarah, Alicia, andAmy.  5 great-grandchildren.  1 great-great-grandson.  Numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by 3 sisters, and 5 brothers.

Services: Memorial Services with Military Honors, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019, at Zion United Church of Christ, 225 Iron Street, Lehighton, PA 18235.  Call, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday in the church.  Private Interment.  Arrangements are by Miller Funeral Home, 137 Fairview Street, Lehighton, PA 18235.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, Bethany EC Church Memorial Fund, 222 North Street, Lehighton, PA 18235.