YORKTOWN — With great sadness, but deep peace, the family announces the passing of Arthur Wayne “Art” Block, 72, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2020.
Gentle, faithful husband. Kind and joyful father. Fun and beloved grandfather. Gifted, warm teacher. Above all, lover of his Savior Jesus. The love of Jesus so filled Art that anyone who met him loved him.
While there are so many accomplishments that could be mentioned, it is his loving spirit and unwavering faith in God’s word that he so generously bestowed on his wife, sons, precious daughter, daughters-in-love, grandchildren, extended family, many friends and anyone he met that was his greatest work here on earth.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Pat; sons, Daniel, and his wife, Katie, Austin, and his wife, Leah, and Aaron, and his wife, Emily; daughter, Monica; nine grandchildren, Anna, Dietrich, Belle, Genevieve, Joel, Isaac, Olivia, Henry and Julia; brother, Ed; sister, Maureen; and many dear friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, at New Covenant Church, 1079 Big Bethel Road, Hampton. In light of safety guidelines, please RSVP to attend in person or receive livestream information at New Covenant Church. To contact the church, please call 757-838-8700 or e-mail [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Channel to Brazil for Christ, CareNet Peninsula and the Seed Company.
