Background
Block, Farris Frederick was born on July 20, 1924 in Portuguese Neches, Texas, United States. Son of Martin Edison and Adelle (Garrison) Block.
executive consultant lecturer public relations
Block, Farris Frederick was born on July 20, 1924 in Portuguese Neches, Texas, United States. Son of Martin Edison and Adelle (Garrison) Block.
Bachelor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1948. Postgraduate, University Zurich, 1948. Master of Arts, University Houston, 1963.
Lecturer, public relations and journalism. Public relations consultant, non-profit institutions. Editor Port Neches Chronicle, Texas, Athens Daily Review.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, European Theatre of Operations, 1943—1977. Editor Midcounty Review, Nederland, Texas, 1948—1954. Information director University Houston, 1954—1977, executive director, relations, 1977—1984.
Member of Society Professional Journalists (past president, Houston chapter), Public Relations Society America, Waterwood Country Club, Press Club Houston (past president).
Married Delores Jean Allen, May 22, 1948. Children: Renee Ann, George, David.