Charles "Chuck" Helpingstine

I am so sorry for your loss. Chuck and Mike were some of the first people I met at UNC. I will never forget how comfortable they made me feel. Chuck was a great boss and provided such a fun atmosphere at Johnny T shirt. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Word's can't express my feelings since I heard of Chuck's passing. He was a good friend of mine - we spent all of the 90's together with our kid's growing up as neighbors on Cardiff in Ironwoods. Since that time we stayed in touch on a pretty regular basis. I have been a mental health advocate and Chuck helped me as a donor and participant in several fundraisers. I honestly did know know how deeply personal this issue was for Chuck, but I do know the pain and stigma of mental illness and I am...

Chuck and I played some fun games of tennis together and he was always a great sportsman. A sweet man with a gentle heart. I'll miss him.

My thoughts and love are with his family.

Beth, I am so sorry to hear about Chuck. I found out through Lynda today. I remember thw old days when Johnny T shirt was just getting going and Lynda worked there. I remember when lynda Richard, Larry would have their parties and everyone would get together and hang out. You both were good friends to me while I lived in Chapel Hill. I am truly saddened by this news. If you need anything let me know.

After all these years, this news hits very hard. We send our love and prayers to Beth and the kids, and all of Chuck's family. He was THE BEST boss. Even though we were a bunch of young college students, he treated us with respect, held us to high standards, and still made work fun. Since 1988, his Yo Elf Greeting cards are still a topic of conversation and bring me to laughter...he was warped but in such a great and funny way, and at the same time, he was a deep and caring individual. We...

God's blessings shine on the family of a great, thoughtful and kind man. My time working with Chuck will always be remembered fondly. My heart goes out to all his family and friends.

I met Chuck in 1982 before he and his brother Mike had opened Johnny T-Shirt. They quickly became good friends and added much warmth to my life. I will always treasure my memories of Chuck, Johnny T-Shirt (I even proposed to my first wife there), and his family. I regret that we did not remain close over the years.

My heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to Beth, Chance, Mike, Fran and the rest of his family and friends.

Chuck, you will be missed in the Tar Heel family