JACK IRA SELBER

1945-2021

Jack Ira Selber died at Houston Hospice on Tuesday, the 6th of July, 2021 due to complications from a stroke. He was surrounded by his wife, Phyllis, and his daughters, Jill and Sandy.

Jack fought bravely and courageously for 9 weeks. Born in Greenwood, MS on the 29th of September, 1945 to Flo and Irving Selber. Jack attended Byrd High School in Shreveport, LA. He graduated Cum Laude from Tulane University in New Orleans where he was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity. He received his MBA from Columbia University in New York City.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Flo and Irving Selber; and his brother, Charles Paul Selber. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis; their two daughters, Jill Selber Handaly (Jason) and Sandy Selber Sturm (Tim); his sister Kay Selber Zeidman; his grandchildren whom he adored, Eli and Jacob Beilinson; Holly,

Whitney and Timothy Sturm. Being their “Papa Jack” was truly one of his greatest joys.

Jack proudly built the investment firm of Scott and Selber Capital Management. He was an avid golfer and loved his Wednesday night Bohemios Beatles gigs.

On Sunday, July 11, the family will have a private graveside service followed by a memorial service at 3:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd. Houston, TX 77096.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Congregation Beth Israel and Houston Hospice, 1905 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.