AIKEN, S.C. - Dezmond Blocker, infant son of Janet Kirkland and Curtis Blocker, entered into rest November 5, 2007 at Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, S.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors include his parents, both of Aiken; one sister, Alyshia Blocker, Graniteville; one brother, Curtis Blocker, Graniteville; maternal grandparents, Rachael (Hazel) Hammond, Aiken; paternal grandparents, Sharon Woods and Curtis (Phyllis) Blocker, both of Aiken; and a host of other relatives. Family and friends may call the residence of his maternal grandmother, Rachael (Hazel) Hammond, 652 Bunche Terrace. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 390 Beaufort St., Aiken (803) 648-0134

The Augusta Chronicle-November 7, 2007