William Epstein Succumbs

William Epstein, who had been ill for the past two years, died Monday evening, November 22, at Baptist Hospital. Mr. Epstein was born in Russia 67 years ago and came to the United States more than fifty years ago, living at Lake Village, Ark., before moving to Memphis 45 years ago.

He made his home at 161 N. Montgomery. He was a member of Baron Hirsch Congregation and Memphis Zionist District.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Belle Lubin Epstein; two sons, Maynard and Arthur Epstein, all of Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. I. B. Baruchman and Mrs. Irwin Ravinett, of Memphis, and Mrs. Harry Berchenko, of Columbus, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Marx of Studio City, Cal., and eight grandchildren.

Services were held from the residence on Tuesday, with Rabbi Isadore Goodman officiating. Interment was in Baron Hirsch Cemetery.

Hebrew Watchman

December 1, 1955, page 4