Charles B. “Charley” Feldman, 85, passed away April 17, 2017, in Dallas. His kindness, sense of humor, love and deep loyalty to friends and family will forever be remembered and cherished. Born in Harlingen, Texas March 19, 1932, to Clara and Sam Feldman, immigrants from Poland, Charley graduated from Harlingen High School and The University of Texas Austin where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Mu. In 1954 he married Helen Rachofsky, his wife of over 62 years. After serving in the United States Army, Charley operated his family business Feldman’s Valley Wide stores for 50 years. He was extremely active in his community serving as president of Temple Beth Israel, Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, and vice president of the Harlingen Rotary Club. He was president and director of the Wine and Spirits Guild of America, board member of Texas Package Store Association, Salvation Army and the South Texas Chorale. In 1958, Charley was responsible for bringing the performing arts to the city of Harlingen as the chairman and co-founder of the Broadway Theater League of the Harlingen Jaycees. He was a director of the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce Arts & Entertainment Board.
In 2004, Charley and Helen moved to Dallas to be closer to their children, grandchildren and family which created the most meaningful memories for three generations. Every Tuesday Charley volunteered at the Dallas Jewish Family Service Food Bank. He was blessed with good family, good friends and a good life!
Charley is survived by wife Helen, sons Sam (Mynan) and Howard (Dana); grandchildren Chad Feldman (Batsheva),Cory Feldman (Spencer Yasbin), Jonathan, Jeffrey and Michael Feldman; six great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Marilyn Taubman and Evelyn Wisenberg; brother-in-law, Morton Rachofsky and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Clara and Sam Feldman, brother and sister-in-law, Harry J. and Madeline Feldman, mother and father-in-law Fannie and Meyer Rachofsky, brothers-in-law Avrohm Wisenberg and Robert Taubman, niece, Sandra Stanfield and nephews, Mark and Stephen Feldman.
A memorial service at Temple Emanu-El followed a private burial April 19, 2017, with Rabbi David Stern officiating.
Please make donations to Charles B. & Helen R. Feldman Food Pantry Fund at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas Foundation, 5402 Arapaho Road, Dallas, TXs 75248 or donate online: www:JFSdallas.org/Foundation, Temple Emanu-El 8500 Hillcrest Dallas, TX, 75225, or the charity of your choice.
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