Obituary of Sam Walton

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:
- Businessperson
- Entrepreneur

Religion: Presbyterian
Net Worth: $8.6 billion
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Yoplait Yogurt
Favorite Color: Cyan
Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

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:

Businessperson Entrepreneur 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)"

Is Mr. Sam Walton still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.