Former Weir’s Furniture CEO Mark Moore, a Lakewood native. Photography by Danny Fulgencio.
Dallas-based Weir’s Furniture, which used to be run by Lakewood native and Woodrow Wilson High School alumnus Mark Moore, is closing after 78 years.
“As we reflect on 78 years of serving this wonderful community, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude,” Weir’s Furniture wrote in the announcement. “From our earliest days practicing the Golden Rule to building four locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, it has been your trust, loyalty, and support that brought our mission to life.”
Weir’s is promoting a closing sale with “up to 30% off.” The company has four locations in the Metroplex, including the flagship store closest to our neighborhood near Knox and Travis Streets.
Screenshot from Google Maps of Weir’s Furniture near Travis and Knox Streets.
J. Ray Weir founded Weir’s Early American Shop in 1948 in a 20- by 70-foot storefront on Knox, moving his family from Fort Worth to Dallas to do so. To grow the business, he began selling furniture at lower margins to increase quantity before sales and discounts were popular. In 2003, Weir’s grandson Moore took over the family business as president and CEO. He retired at the beginning of 2025, and Dirk Smith succeeded him.
“As we close this chapter, we carry forward memories of decades of relationships built on trust and shared purpose. Our gratitude for your support is immeasurable, and we are humbled that you chose Weir’s time and again,” the family wrote. “Although the doors may be closing, the impact of your support — and the legacy of faith, service, and integrity that have defined Weir’s — will remain with us always.”
Written by Alyssa High, Madelyn Edwards and Will Maddox.
