Ike Levey Succumbs

Ike Levey, who was seriously ill at Baptist Hospital when his son, Capt. Ben Levey, retired fire chief, passed away, died Tuesday after a long illness.

Mr. Levey was born in Russia 88 years ago and came to the United States at the age of 18. He had made his home in Memphis for the past 39 years. Until his retirement in 1931, he operated the Polk Street Bargain Store at 728 Polk. His home was at 815 Roanoke. He was a member of Temple Israel.

Surviving are his son, Jack Levey of Memphis; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Knopp, Mrs. Joe Lipman and Miss Rose Levey, of Memphis; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Rabbi Morton Baum and Rabbi James A. Wax officiated at services held last Wednesday. Interment was in Temple Israel Cemetery.

Hebrew Watchman

June 7, 1956, page 8