Edward Richard Zlock

Edward “Ed” Zlock, 73, of Cleveland, TN passed away on March 23, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born on November 9, 1948 in Coaldale, PA. Ed was a graduate of Panther Valley High School and served in the United States Navy. He worked for IBM before moving to Tennessee in the 1990s.
Ed was a very talented organist until an automobile accident left him a paraplegic around 40 years ago.
He was preceded in death by his father Paul Zlock and his mother Lillian Billig Zlock. He is survived by a daughter Colleen Zlock of NY and foster son Daniel Wooden of TN; Aunt Edie Ottinger and several cousins.
There will be no public services per Ed’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ASPCA or the Bradley County Veteran’s Home, 155 North Ocoee St. NW, Room 106, Cleveland, TN 37311.
You are invited to share a personal memory of Ed or your condolences with his family at www.companionfunerals.com.