Quick Facts
| Sam Walton | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Samuel Moore Walton |
| Birth | March 29, 1918, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Death | April 5, 1992, Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Resting Place | Bentonville Cemetery, Bentonville, Arkansas |
| Alma Mater | University of Missouri (BS in Economics) |
| Occupation | Business magnate |
| Spouse | Helen Robson (m. 1943) |
| Children | Robson, John, Jim, Alice |
| Relatives | James “Bud” Walton (brother), Lukas Walton (grandson) |
| Military Service | United States Army (1942–1945), Rank: Captain, Unit: Military Intelligence Corps |
| Battles/Wars | World War II |
| Known For | Founder of Walmart and Sam’s Club |
| Career Start | Management trainee at J.C. Penney |
| Major Achievements | Founded Walmart in 1962, and Sam’s Club in 1983; Walmart became the world’s largest corporation by revenue |
| Net Worth at Peak | The richest person in the United States at one point |
| Family’s Net Worth | Approximately $240.6 billion |
| Early Life | Born to Thomas Gibson Walton and Nancy Lee, he moved frequently during the Great Depression |
| Scouting Achievement | Became the youngest Eagle Scout in Missouri’s history, later received the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award |
| Education and Early Jobs | Graduated from the University of Missouri, worked various odd jobs including newspaper delivery and waiting tables |
| Military Career | Served in the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps during World War II, supervised security at aircraft plants |
| Post-War Career | Opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Arkansas in 1962 |
| Death | Died of blood cancer in 1992 |
Sam Walton Net Worth
Sam Walton net worth is approximately US$240.6 billion.
