Eddie Block, RNDC Partner, Dies
Eddie Block, a longtime partner in Republic National Distributing Co., has died. He devoted more than 50 years to the beverage alcohol industry, carrying forward a family legacy that began in 1939 when his father founded Block Distributing Company in San Antonio. He began his career at Franchise Liquors in
Eddie Block, a longtime partner in Republic National Distributing Co., has died.
He devoted more than 50 years to the beverage alcohol industry, carrying forward a family legacy that began in 1939 when his father founded Block Distributing Company in San Antonio. He began his career at Franchise Liquors in Denver before returning to San Antonio to lead Block Distributing, where he served as president for 17 years. Following the company’s merger with Republic Beverage Company, Mr. Block became vice chairman and later a partner of RNDC, playing a meaningful role in shaping the organization’s growth and values.
In recognition of his enduring impact on business and the state of Texas, he was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame in 2023—one of the highest honors bestowed on business leaders in the state.
His daughter, Stephanie Block, serves on RNDC’s Board of Directors.
Survivors: Two daughters, Stephanie and Corey Block; his grandson, Neville; his loving sister, Barbara Dreeben; and three nieces.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Baylor College of Medicine Bladder Cancer Multidisciplinary Translational Research Program headed by Dr. Seth Lerner: (https://secure.givebcm.org/site/Donation2?idb=%5B%5BS76:idb%5D%5D&df_id=7240&7240.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T)
