Obituary of Sam Walton

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Sam Walton

Samuel Moore Walton (born March 29, 1918 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma) was a businessperson and entrepreneur who was best known being founder of the retailers “Walmart” and “Sam's Club.” Sam died on April 5, 1992 and his death was because of multiple myeloma. He died a week after his 74th birthday.

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Sam Walton Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Walton, Sam
    • Common Name: Sam Walton
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Kingfisher, Oklahoma, United States
    • Birth Date: March 29, 1918
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Samuel
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Presbyterian
    • Net Worth: $8.6 billion
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
    • Favorite Color: Cyan
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Sam's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Samuel Moore Walton
    • Father: Thomas Gibson Walton
    • Mother: Nancy Lee Lawrence
    • Brother(s):
      • Bud Walton (died March 21, 1995)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Helen Walton (née Robson, married 1943-1992, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Samuel Robson "Rob" Walton (born October 28, 1944)
      • James Carr Walton (born June 7, 1948)
      • John Thomas Walton (born October 08, 1946-died June 27, 2005)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Alice Louise Walton (born October 7, 1949)

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 05 1992 at age 74
  • Place: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (multiple myeloma)
  • Interment: Buried at the Bentonville Cemetery

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonEntrepreneur American Born on March 29th Born in 1918 Born in Oklahoma Died in 1992 Died at age 74 Died from Cancer

Sam's Notable Roles:

  • Walmart
  • Sam’s Club

Quotable Quotes:

"Sam Walton will always be remembered as an innovative and hardworking businessman whose vision and passion for retail transformed the industry and touched countless lives. (V)"

"Sam Walton was a highly successful businessman and founder of Walmart, who revolutionized the retail industry through his innovative business practices and strategies. Sadly, he passed away at the age of 74 after battling various health complications. (V)"

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