JOHN WEINTRAUB

1938-2017

John Melvin Weintraub, 79, passed away Sept. 27, 2017, after a lengthy illness.

Johnny was born Aug. 8, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to David and Molly Weintraub. He graduated from San Jacinto High School, his Bachelor of Business Administration from Tulane University,and his law degree from The University Texas School of Law. Johnny was a sole practitioner in Houston just shy of 50 years. He was well-respected in the legal community and served as a

mentor to young attorneys. He firmly believed everyone should have access to a good attorney, regardless of financial status, and represented clients who otherwise would not have the ability to obtain proper representation.

In August 1965, Johnny married Saline Adelson and welcomed their son, Mark, in 1969, and their daughter, Gaye Beth, in 1974. Johnny and Saline enjoyed their life together, traveling all over the U.S. and abroad. Johnny and Saline loved being Jewish, and they passed their love of the Jewish culture onto their children. Johnny was active in Lions Club International and served as president of his local chapter.

Johnny is survived by his wife of 52 years, Saline, and their children Mark and Gaye Beth. He is also survived by his brothers-in- law, Dr. Allen Adelson and wife Lynn of Wimberley, and Filmore Cohen of Houston; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Johnny was predeceased by his parents David and Molly and sister-in- law Maxine Adelson Cohen.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Johnny’s doctors, Dr. Vandana Khera and Dr. William Irr, Jr.; and his caretakers, Raúl Baltazar, Hervis Rogers and Ralph Johnson, who treated him with such respect and dignity throughout his illness. The family is also grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers and support in many heartfelt forms.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thurs., Sept. 14, 2017, at Adath Emeth Cemetery,1540 Sylvester Rd., with Rabbi Barry Gelman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Johnny’s memory to The Jewish National Fund ( jnf. org), Texas Lions Camp in Kerrville (lionscamp.com) and The University of Texas School of Law General

Scholarship Fund (law. utexas.edu/alumni/giving/ give/).