Charles Henry Babcock Jr.

I have wonderful memories of times my late husband, Bill Shepherd, and I spent with Charlie in the 1950's and 1960's. Thank you Charlie, for all you shared with us. May God be with you.

On behalf of United Way of Forsyth County, I would like to extend heartfelt sympathy to the family of Charles Babcock. He has been a most generous supporter of the community--thousands have been helped by his good will. He will be truly missed.

My first glimpse of Chuck was when he arrived as a freshman at Davidson College, and began unpacking into Georgia Dormitory. His clothes were so shabby that several fellow students wanted to take up a collection for him. His entourage of trunks and suitcases arrived the next day!

As a member of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, I was pleased when Chuck chose to pledge and affiliate with the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi. During the year that he spent in our midst before I graduated, our...

Charlie was like a family member. He encouraged our involvment in music and theater when we were young. We will always treasure our memories of him. He will be missed.

Reynolda House has lost a good friend.

I was simply stunned when I read Mr. Babcok's obituary in Monday's newspaper. We have lost a great man and a caring philanthropist and it saddens me greatly.

...he loved the theater and joyfully sought the roles of philanthropist and gentleman on the larger stage of life...

My sincerest regrets to the Reynolds family upon Charlie's untimely passing. As an extended family member, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Charlie, but he seems to have been much loved by his friends and associates.

With sympathy.
The staff of the Reynolds Homestead