Benjamin Weitzman, 86, was born on June 17, 1924 in Dallas, TX to the home of Harry Weitzman and Thelma Pearl Green; passed away on December 31, 2010 in Athens, TX. Left to cherish his memory are two sons, Larry and wife Martha, Howard and wife Sheryl, Kathy and husband Weldon, one sister Esther, 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Pearl Hermine Weitzman and his brother Seymore Weitzman. Graveside services will be held at 1pm, Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Restland Cemetery under the direction of Moorhead Epps Funeral Home in Gun Barrel City, TX.