Sam L. Weiss Passes Away

Sam L Weiss, well-known Joiner, Ark., merchant and former Memphian, passed away following a heart attack Thursday night at his home. Services were held Sunday morning in Memphis with Rabbi David Skopp officiating. Interment was in Baron Hirsch Cemetery.

Mr. Weiss was born in Memphis 62 years ago. He served in the Army overseas during World War I. Upon his return from military service, he opened the Sam L. Weiss Drygoods Co. in Joiner.

He was a member of the American Legion, the B’nai B’rith, and of Baron Hirsch Synagogue, of which his father, the late Louis Weiss, was a charter member.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Esther Silverstein Weiss, of Joiner; a sister, Mrs. Jack Harris, of New Orleans, and a brother, Meyer K. Weiss, of Houston, Texas.

Hebrew Watchman

July 26, 1956, page 12