Ed was born March 21, 1949 in Hobbs, NM, to the late Sydney and Mary Block.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Charlotte Block in 2007 and brother, Benjamin Block in 2012.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Block; sons, Rusty Block and wife, Jenny; Isaac Block and wife, Shelley; sister, Sheri Barnes; sisters-in-law, Renette Block; grandchildren, Savannah, Alex, Corbin, Taylor, Alexa, Cole, Arya , and numerous nieces and nephews.