Macy T. Block

Macy Block, age 89, passed away at home Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Preceded in death by parents Jess and Nate, and his six brothers and sisters, he is survived by his two sons, Daniel and Bradley, his wife Shirley, dear cousin Carol, and 13 nieces and nephews. Macy was a devoted father, loving husband, and generous soul to many. He was always lending a helping hand to his fellow man. He was an avid skateboarder (his mode of transportation throughout the Sun TV warehouses), table-tennis buff, tennis player and swimmer. Macy also enjoyed listening to classical violin music and playing a good game of gin. Macy served in the United States Army during WWII in the 46th Signal Heavy Construction Battalion and was decorated with two bronze stars, theater ribbons from the American, EAME and Asiatic-Pacific Campaigns, a good conduct medal, and occupation medals from Germany and Japan. In 1949, he started the first Sun TV store located at 10 East Main Street in Downtown Columbus. Together with his brother Herbert, the company grew to 59 stores in eight states, always striving to serve its customers with “the best for less.” After Sun TV (and until his dying days), he passionately channeled his efforts toward helping America regain its former industrial glory. He also greatly contributed to The James Cancer Hospital for over 30 years. The examples of Macy’s truly indomitable spirit, integrity and generosity are the legacies we believe he would be most proud to leave behind. Calling hours will be 2:00-5:00p.m. SUNDAY, October 18 at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL, 450 West Olentangy Street, Powell, OH 43065 (614)-792-1471. (The funeral home is located on W. Olentangy St./Powell Rd./SR 750 ¼ mile east of Sawmill Parkway.) A Memorial Service will be held 11:00a.m. MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2015 at ST. BRIGID OF KILDARE CHURCH, 7179 Avery Road, Dublin, Oh 43017 followed by Military Honors and a reception. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to Thoracic Surgery Oncology at The James Cancer Hospital, www.cancer.osu.edu. Please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com to send condolences to the family.

Macy T. Block

January 12, 1926 - October 6, 2015