IHFRA President Bill Feldman Dead at 56

Furniture World Magazine

Bill Feldman, a longtime manufacturer's representative and President of the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at South Fulton Medical Center, Atlanta. Born Dec. 28, 1943, and a resident of St. Francisville, he is survived by his wife, Gertie LaBauve Feldman; two daughters, Denise Feldman Mumphry and Becky Feldman Hodges; two sons-in-law, Francis Mumphry and Todd Hodges; a granddaughter, Carla Martin, 13; two grandsons, Wade Martin Jr., 15, and Aaron Mumphry, six; and a brother, Robert "Bob" Feldman, Dallas. Preceded in death by his mother and father, Sophia Evalon Feldman and Leon Feldman. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve. He was a member of Baton Rouge Jaycees from 1964 to 1980 and formally served on the board of directors of Greater Baton Rouge State Fair. He was a member of the Louisiana Home Furnishing Representatives since 1971, having served as president in 1988 and was currently serving as president of the International Home Furnishing Representatives Association. For those who wish to contribute in the memory of Bill, a has been set up. Donations can be sent to The Bill Feldman Memorial Fund For Under-privileged Children C/O The IHFRA Educational Foundation P.O. Box 670 209 South Main Street High Point, NC 27261 (336) 889-3920 Bill represented Hammary Furniture, Richardson Brothers and Philip Reinisch in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.