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Henry Boggan Obituary
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Henry Boggan, whose nighttime WBT radio talk show made him a friend to listeners up and down the East Coast, died early today.
Officials at WBT, the 50,000-watt station where he worked for 17 years, announced Boggan's death this morning. They said the 71-year-old Richmond County native died of a heart attack he suffered at home.
Boggan worked at radio stations in Rockingham and Greensboro before coming to Charlotte in 1979. He hosted the evening talk show at WBT until retiring in 1996.
Boggan's guests included world-famous leaders, but his show, titled "Hello Henry," was more like a front porch conversation among friends. Boggan had a group of regular callers who kept listeners updated on the sometimes unusual events in their lives.
He would greet first-time callers to his show with a honk that he said came from his goose, "Queen Charlotte." Male callers were addressed as "pal," and female callers -- regardless of their age -- were "young lady."
In a statement posted on WBT's Web site this morning, station General Manager Rick Jackson said, "I never met a man that more personified the ideas of a Southern gentleman. And I've never heard another radio man who was better at connecting with his listeners."
When Boggan retired, he told listeners he had grown tired of working nights and said he might be willing to return to the business one day. But he never did, on a full-time basis. Boggan didn't walk away from the community, however. He remained active in a number of charitable organizations and efforts, and he emerged as a community leader in opposition to a referendum several years ago to build an arena in Charlotte's uptown.
With WBT's 50,000-watt signal, the station's evening programs reach from Canada to the Caribbean.
And in a story written before Boggan's retirement in 1996, Observer writer Jim Morrill recounted a story told to him by former WBTV news anchor Moira Quinn. She said she had been visiting the Caribbean in 1980 to report a story on Grand Cayman Island for "PM Magazine," a one-time news magazine on the station.
"Our taxi driver asked us where we were from," Quinn recalled, "and we said, Charlotte, N.C. And he said, `Hel-lo-o-o, Henry! Oh, Henry is the biggest thing in the Caymans. We listen to him at home.' "
161 Entries
Rita Avinger (Shuler)
June 17, 2025
I worked with Henry, Bob Poole, Lloyd, Wanda and Allen Wanna maker at WBIG in Greensboro for se eral years. It was a great crew, and Henry was a love - so kind and funny to a young girl starting out in radio. I'll never forget his big smile!!! Sail on, my friend. You made work so much fun.
Jerrod Lamothers
July 22, 2022
I just have to sat it........Helll---ooooo Henry Boggan, hello!...A voice I never ever want to forget.......Love, a fan eternally..
Buddy Shendock and all your admirers
May 9, 2022
WELL---HELLLLOOOOOOOOO HENRY!!!!!!........We all love you boy, forever and always, till the end of the world......Love, from all your admirers over the years past, including Buddy Shendock, Rockingham, NC.
Charles G Krikorian
February 12, 2022
I'm watching one of my favorite cowboy movies on TV right now. It was a favorite when I saw it at theater around 1963. The movie was called How the West Was Won. Debbie Reynolds sang a song called Home in the Meadow. I liked the song so much that in the late 70s I bought the album soundtrack to that movie. In the late '80s or early '90s when Henry had an early afternoon show and Debbie Reynolds was a guest. I called into the show and somehow got through and spoke to Debbie Reynolds and asked her if she would sing Home in the Meadow for me. Henry reminded me that she hadn't warmed up her voice but being the pro that she is she did a beautiful rendition of the song. anyways. Thank you Henry and thank you Debbie for a memory that will always be important to me.
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He called me "Nanny"
December 10, 2021
I still miss Henry every day. He was a good, dear friend.
Babbles Toobalong
December 9, 2021
Helloooooo Henry!.....from, an admirer years back.
Ellen Twaddle
December 8, 2021
Oh, I did not know that Henry passed away. I used to listen to him back in the 80s. He was so entertaining to me. I can hear him now. I know that he passed away a number of years back, but, I just had to remember him on here. Love and kisses to his family now. Love, a former listener, Ellen Twaddle, now living in West Noonan, North Dakota (Formerly Chafton, NC).
Jim Turner
October 20, 2021
I well remember listening to Henry at night while driving home from the races at Middletown, N.Y...a comforting voice he was.
donald thornton
March 21, 2020
he was a great man and will be missed
Bobby Schrem
October 7, 2015
Loved your persona your much missed.
Marcia H
August 19, 2013
Henry, as the years continue by, you are still very much missed.... So many good memories of listening to you on WBT. Our loss is Heaven's gain....
Ken Karns
July 27, 2013
Henry almost hired me in Greensboro when he was program director there.But we would meet again some years later when as host of my talkshow on WBIG,we discovered the "ghost" of former BIG station manager "Edney Ridge" WBIG and WBT were both owned by Jeff-Pilot so Henry invited me to cohost his show that night. The phones lit up as we talked about ghosts and unexplained things listeners would talk about on the air.Thats the 2nd and last time I saw Henry before he retired. A great guy with a grin to always share. We miss you Henry!
April 3, 2010
For Henry...
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
TONY DAVIS
August 28, 2009
GOD BLESS YOU HENRY, WHAT A NICE , GENTLE PERSON YOU WAS THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THOSE YEARS AT WBT.
Cullie Tarleton
May 11, 2009
Henry was a pal to many of us. Actually, we discovered we were distant cousins and then took to referring to each other as "cousin". It was a joy to know him and to work with him. I'm so glad we got him into the NCAB Hall of Fame prior to his passing.
H.A. Thompson
May 11, 2009
Henry was my pal off the air as well as on. He loved the mountains and once or twice a year we would drive up to West Jefferson, Boone, & Blowing Rock and hit all the special places. Mostly a good place to eat. Henry helped teach me to love the Carolinas.
Leslie LeDock
May 9, 2009
My 80-year-old grandmother moved in with my parents (and their wicked 20-year-old daughter...that would be me) in 1980. I gave her a radio, and she discovered Henry and turned me onto him as well. One night I heard him say they were having a Mother's Day contest and he would draw five postcards submitted by midnight that night and call the mothers on Mother's Day. It was about 11:00 pm when I rushed to the Post Office. Yes, he called my grandmother. She had an ear-to-ear grin when she realized who she was talking to, and that night I recorded the broadcast. I miss Henry. He was what laid-back, friendly talk radio was all about.
When I get the tape transferred to a more permanent medium I will be able to hear her say, "Well, HELLOOOOO HENRY..." again and again.
I miss him, too.
Karen (Bishop) Barrett
May 7, 2008
Truly a gentle man and our hero - you are still and will always be missed - always remembered for the goodness you brought others. (my mother Miss Virginia wouldn't wash her face for a week after you kissed her cheek!). She lived only a few blocks from you and was your "secret admirer" for many years. Where you are, I hope they have BIG bags of popcorn as good as you gave out, and "ho-Bogan-wiches" galore! and say Hello to Miss Virginia for me... Love You..kb
Ed Ward, Jr.
May 6, 2008
I first heard of "Hello Henry" from staying with my grandmother (bedridden with Rhematoid Arthritis) when I was young. The highlight of our evenings (M-F) was to listen to 1110 am, from 8-12. We enjoyed listening to "Hello Henry", when we could pick the station up. We learned so much by listening to the program. I am saddened to hear of his passing. He will be greatly missed. Thank you, Henry for coming into our home and brightening up our evenings with that laugh that you had. Our loss is definitely heaven's gain.
Charles L. Bogan, jr.
March 8, 2008
Sorry for your great loss
Grace Qwens
May 19, 2006
I enjoyed the Hello Henry program so much. I was very saddened to hear of Henry's passing. My condolences to his family.
Karen Bishop-Barrett
May 16, 2006
Such a dear and talented man. You are loved, remembered and missed. My mother thought the sun rose & set on your face-you kissed her hand once and she threatened to never wash it. I remember winning bags of popcorn from your program and enjoying all the fun things that were talked about. Rest easy dear man.
Brenda (Bankhead) Wright
April 29, 2006
What a tragic loss...there will never be another Henry. I remember Henry sitting on my bed when I was a little girl reading bedtime stories to me. He was good friends with my mom and stepfather, Jack and Dot Smith, of Rockingham. It was a real treat to know Henry was coming to visit because he always had wonderful stories for the whole family. He came to visit my stepfather while he was in the hospital in Charlotte a couple of years before he died. We hadn't seen Henry in years, but it seemed like just yesterday when he walked into the room. He was such an inspiration to everyone. My condolences go out to his family and friends in Charlotte. I know you will truly miss him.
Laura Podraza
April 26, 2006
Having grown up in Charlotte, I had the privilege of listening to Henry when I was little. The world got smaller when I was in college and my mother away from home, Miss Jimi, shared with me her friendship with this wonderful man. I am so happy for them that they were able to create a life together. Miss Jimi, you have been in my thoughts constantly. You know how special you are to me! To Henry's family and friends: I am so sorry for your loss. The entire Charlotte community will truly miss him.
Brenda Way
April 26, 2006
Jimi & Family,
You don't remember me, but I met you in the Blacklion it seems only just a few years ago after you and Henry got married. I was so happy for you both especially for Henry. He was just beyond himself with joy showing off his new wife--I met Henry not long after he moved to Charlotte and loved his "Hello Henry" show---
I was so sadden to hear about Henry---He was such an inspiration to everyone he met and he never met a stranger--He was a special angel that touched so many hearts and we will all miss him greatly--
My mother passed away a year ago and for years she would listen to Henry's radio shows which brought her lots of joy--She was fortunate to meet him several times which thrilled her.
My sympathy goes out to you and your family--God Bless--
Brenda Way
Rachel Warden
April 25, 2006
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roger Wade
April 25, 2006
I was sadened to read in the Charlotte.com on April 22, about the loss of Mr. Henry Boggan. I too was a listener of "Hello Henry" on 110 WBT in the late 70's and early 80's.
He didn't talk about anything special, like the talk
radio personalities of today.
His style of radio, was as if you were his friend. Heaven has gained a "Southern Gentleman".
May God be with his family at this time.
Richard Barry
April 25, 2006
Sleep well, sleep warm, my friend
Bruce Bauman
April 24, 2006
Quite a few years ago when I came to this area and was spinning up and down the dial I caught Henry. I thought, this is great radio this guy is terrific. You see I'm in the business, have been for almost 40 years; I remember how radio WAS...so did Henry. Finally got to meet him and he was more real off the air than on. Rest well friend!
Dick & Sharon England
April 24, 2006
Our condolences to Jimi and her family. Dick and I loved Henry so very much and he will be sorely missed. He was one of the best parts of my 13 years at WBT and has remained a dear friend long since.
Victor Maske
April 24, 2006
i just wanted to express my condolcences to Henry Boggan's family. I was one of his "numerous" listeners here in Charlotte & on a couple of occassions had the privilege to talk to him. He was a fine man and will be greatly missed.
J P
April 24, 2006
The end of this life marks the end of only a part of our journey. May the peace of the Infinite guide your soul.
Lee Armstrong
April 23, 2006
I enjoyed dinner with Henry and Jimi at the NCAB Hall of Fame Awards as he was inducted to that honored group. It was completely my honor and pleasure. I understand why he was so loved.
Wes and Myka Brooks
April 23, 2006
Jimi, We want you to know Henry was very special to the Brooks family. My Mom and Dad, having lived next door to you for years, have given me and my family the opportunity to know Henry well and will miss him very much. My dad died 3 weeks ago and both of you were so loving and caring through our ordeal. We are so glad that we had a chance to talk with you and Henry for a while. You are in our prayers.
Lori Arrington-Katzenstein
April 23, 2006
I worked with Henry in the mid 80's. He was a sweet soul. I will never forget some of the "old sayings" he would repeat. For example: "If you need money, stand outside under a full moon with an opened wallet and say, Moon, moon, beautiful moon, fill her up, fill her up, fill her up." I'm not sure it works. But it was a fun thought. Thanks for the memories my dear friend. I'm smiling as I imagine all the people in heaven who must be saying, "Hello Henry."
June Plyler
April 23, 2006
Henry lived a Life that Will Not Be Fore Gotten. Listening to him on the radio was a Joy. My Thoughts & Prayers are with the family. Thank you for sharing him with his Us.
Beverly
April 22, 2006
Henry, you were an original talent. I'll never forget you.
Walter Kurtz
April 22, 2006
My deepest condolences to your family and friends. Even though we never met, you will always have a cherished place in our hearts. Thank you Henry, for all the fun filled evenings you gave us all. Your voice was like a warm hug.
Julia Aldridge
April 22, 2006
My dearest Henry, your genuine love for mankind, gentle spirit, kindness, infectious laugh with such gusto that could only emanate from deep within a man of great substance, will truly be missed. To your family, I say without reservation, that it was indeed an honor and a pleasure to work with Henry for 13 years at JPCC. Twenty years ago as I walked into the hallowed halls of the great JPCC shaking in my boots, Henry made me feel right at home! Yes, he's THE MAN! He never waivered, he stayed the course, his ideals, integrity, beliefs and skills are worthy of aspiring young broadcasters to follow. Henry's pet name for me was "Jewels". Well, now he's THE JEWEL in God's country -Oh, Henry, how you'll sparkle on the streets of gold as you meet once again those great BT broadcasters who have gone on before you! Love you forever, Henry! See you on the other side!
April 22, 2006
I grew up in Hamlet and knew Henry from my high school days. He was always fun to be around and I would often listen to HELLO HENRY when at the beach.
Doug Gray
(Roxboro,NC_
Marks Arnold
April 22, 2006
I was saddened to learn of Henry,s passing. I,ll always remember his "Hello Henry" show on WBT Radio and our occasional chats when I,d spot him while walking at Southpark Mall. He was just as personable in person as he was on BT and....He made so many of us a little happier.
Loretta & Rich Mikulsky
April 22, 2006
My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Boggan in Freedom Park several years ago. We will never forget him. Our deepest prayers are with the family.
Brant Hart
April 22, 2006
I was a regular caller to "Hello Henry" in the 1980's. I also enjoyed Henry's Big Band music program on Sunday nights. We at Mix 106 were grateful that he was willing to get up early on Saturday mornings to help Ted Caudle with "The Southern Lawn and Garden Line". Today (4-22-06)we played a soundbite that featured Ted and Henry previewing the show for 4-22-01. We also used a soundbite from 3-10-01. I was working across the hall for our AM sister WHVN when Henry was on the show. Now I'm the producer/ engineer. I'll miss talking to him about North Carolina Tarheels football! Henry and I had some mutual friends from Rockingham: Calvin and Jean Burgess and John Snowden.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Boggan family. Mix 106 was richly blessed to have him on our airwaves!
Brant Hart
Southern Lawn & Garden Line
Mix 106
Barbara Ellington
April 22, 2006
Dear Vanessa -
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Grace Fodrie
April 22, 2006
When I moved to Charlotte in 1985 I found WSB and was a regular listener. Henry and Mike were my daily listening pals and brought stress levels down while enjoying their Southern way of speaking. Will miss Henry even tho' I haven't heard him in a while. God bless you Jimi and family.
Grace Marie Fodrie
The Loves
April 22, 2006
Goodbye Henry,
We will miss. What a great honor to host your wedding reception at Red Rocks Cafe. You were soooo happy and full of Joy that day...and everytime you visited. You were always a ray of sunshine in this city!
Debbie Wright
April 22, 2006
I have wonderful memories of listening to Henry on WBT. My mom and I had many enjoyable times for years sitting on her front porch listening and laughing at "Queenie" welcoming yet another new caller to the program. We lost mom 3 years ago this week , and memories will now include our front porch "buddy" Henry Boggan. I dearly miss you and cherish the time every evening over the airwaves.
Linda Atkinson
April 22, 2006
Dear Vanessa,
Sending my prayers to you
and your family. Love you.
Amy collins
April 22, 2006
Jimi, Mary Sandra, Robin, and Jen,
My prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this time. Henry was a great man who made many people happy. You were all fortunate to have been a part of his life for any amount of time.
Amy Collins
Katie Flynn
April 22, 2006
Dear Vanessa and family....so sorry to hear your Uncle passed away. I remember when he was on the radio and always loved to listen to him. You are all in my thoughts and prayers today.
Faye Tadlock
April 22, 2006
I met Henry and sister Sara in Glendale Springs,N.C. A very kind and generous soul,he had the sister snap a photo of him with myself and a friend.Thanks for the memories !
kevin Weaver
April 22, 2006
Gooodbye Henry. I will miss you
H. Jackson
April 22, 2006
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Alice Craig
April 21, 2006
I only talked to Henry once when the World's Fair came to Knoxville, TN. I enjoyed listening to him many nights. He will be missed.
Walt Gommermann
April 21, 2006
My condolences to the family of Henry Boggan. My wife, son and I moved to Charlotte, NC in 1985. We thought Henry's talk show was very folksy. Six months later we were regular listeners. Henry was one of a kind and a true treasure for the Charlotte area.
Wayne Davis
April 21, 2006
I am glad to read that Henry carried into adulthood the same great traits he had in high school. We were classmates. He was a great person, loved by everyone.
Ivan Bell
April 21, 2006
I met Henry in 1987 while I was working as an intern at WBTV. He let myself and another intern sit in on his show one night and I'll never forget it. Henry was the same guy in person as he was on the air...geniune, sincere and one of a kind. When I heard he had passed, it felt like losing a family member.
Ronald Byram
April 21, 2006
When I heard the news, I like others thought of how sad we all will be, But I recall the joys of Henry. I do remember we had something in common. We both Love Duke Pickle Relish Sandwiches! I know Heny will be asking for them for Heaven's Kitchen!
A faithful listener
April 21, 2006
I can imagine the chorus of "Hello Henry" when he entered those pearly gates. Thanks for the memories, Henry. Rest in peace. We will miss you
Karen Miller
April 21, 2006
I undoubtedly owe Henry my life. As a young mother of two babies in the early 80's I would leave work in Charlotte after 11 every night to drive back to Concord. Sometimes I was almost to tired to walk to the car. Henry kept me company on those long rides home...usually laughing, sometimes crying...but Henry never let me fall asleep. Thank you Henry...the world is a better place because you were in it.
Katherine Ingram
April 21, 2006
I moved to Charlotte when I got married in '82. I worked the 3-11 shift and Henry was often on the radio for us to listen to in the Med Room. My husband is from Rockingham and we called Henry one night to share stories. Henry made 2 young kids feel like they were the most important people in Charlotte that night. He made every feel like they were special because he was so very special. Henry, you will be missed.
Annie Boggan Norris
April 21, 2006
We will really miss Henry. I listened to him each night ...I am 93 now and thought I would be gone by now . Our Love goes out to the family. Will get details and try to come. Love, Annie & family
Brad Stafford
April 21, 2006
Henry was the man who could turn any grey day into sunshine. I've known him since he first cranked up the "Hello Henry" show those many years ago, and I've missed him as a colleague since the day he left WBT. Only seeing him on occasion the last few years made him just larger and more dear in my thoughts and heart. Goodbye dear Henry!
P J
April 21, 2006
Henry was without a doubt, the best friend that I never met. A legend to some, a friend to all.
You will be missed. God bless you, Henry!
Paige Strickland
April 21, 2006
I can remember when WBT/WBCY had a station at Carowinds. Henry would come out to the park and broadcast from there every once in awhile. I listened to his show from time to time - his voice still clear in my head.
Darin Erskine
April 21, 2006
Henry Boggan - a true gentleman with a true heart. That's how I will forever remember Henry. Even though I only spent a day with him, through a nice Charlotte lunch and laughter, Henry showed me what it means to be a genuine friend. I am blessed to have had Henry as a part of my family, and I know he's looking down on us with a smile. Thank you Henry, we'll miss you.
Jennie & Richard
April 21, 2006
I remember I use to listen to Bob Lacey and then Henry. My husband and I would lie in bed and listen. It seemed to wash the days worries away and lull us to sleep. I will always remember Henry.
Brad Schulz
April 21, 2006
I had the chance to see Henry again a few weeks ago at the Broadcasting Hall of Fame ceremony in Chapel Hill. I also worked with Henry during my 14 years at WBT, some as his news anchor and other times during Sunday Brunch. Henry always tried to pin me down on the facts, because he knew his listeners wanted them. I also knew that there was a gentility in the way he treated all of us that worked with him and the listeners he so cherished as part of his extended family.
It was good to see Henry last month as I sat there with H.A. Thompson, Mike Collins, Rockin Ray, John Hancock and other close friends from WBT. We are all a family... and we will miss one of our own. There are days in my work when people talk tough and get angry... and I remember what Henry told me often... and what he told another guest book entrant... "be nice." Thanks Henry, for sharing part of yourself with all of us.
Bill Ellis
April 21, 2006
A good and decent man. I can remember a time in my life when my wife and I would cuddle with our newborn and listen to Henry..could anyone warm a cold winter night like him? It does my heart good to see all who have expressed their thoughts of Henry.
M H
April 21, 2006
For the many nights you talked me to sleep, for the laughs, for the dear memories of life as a child in a much simpler Charlotte, a much simpler time ... I'll always be grateful. May the love Henry had for life, provide you all peace in the days ahead
Beverly Christenbury
April 21, 2006
Goodbye Henry....
It was certainly a pleasure to know you and you will always be in my heart. I will never forget the time you called me at home to thank me for a brochure I sent you on Country Adventure Barbecue in Hickory. I would have never dreamed that a person of your fame would actually call me!
You are loved and will be tremendously missed. I am so glad I got to know you and I wish more people were like you.
Lovingly,
Beverly & James Christenbury
"Catty" ... and Mike, and "Winnie" and "Bubba" Slusher
April 21, 2006
Oh sweet man ... our friend, our uncle ... you didn't say goodbye.
We'll never say goodbye. I wonder right now, will we ever laugh again? I mean, really laugh, like we used to when you were telling the same old tired jokes, that always brought tears of laughter down our faces, over and over again ... the road trips ... the stories ... and yes, the ghost stories (you had a lot of those), and we loved them all ... and you loved telling them ... the milkshakes ... the Christmas dinners ... the bubbling Christmas tree lights ... and remember "no balloons, they're tacky" ... the fun ... the wonderful way you could fill up a room, with your warm, wonderful voice ... your great big laugh, and all the warmth and love anyone could ever hope for ... the stories of Granny and "Duke" and all the old days ... and yes, the next time we get together, we WILL just sit and talk and visit and eat ... the next time ... just like you said ... and until then, Dear "Hen" ... "sleep warm, sleep well" ... we will miss you every day ... we love you, Henry Boggan.
Now rest sweet uncle ... run and sing and laugh ... watch over us all.
Richard
April 21, 2006
A gentleman in every way, Henry Boggan reflected everything good about North Carolina. He inspired many to achieve the the greater good in themselves. He was a warm friend over the radio and companion to all of his listeners.
I had a neightbor, in Florida, who was a retired Army officer who used to listen to Henry every night.
When he would drive back up north, once a year, He would go out of his way to go by and see Henry. Each visit they would take a picture together and my neightbor would display the pictures in his billiard room. Last count he had eight starting in 1981.
He was just a regular listener, but Henry took the time, every time, to visit at least for a few minutes. It's what made him special.
Today, our loss is heavens gain.
I can hear him saying to the angels "Hi Neighbor!"
Kent Bernhardt
April 21, 2006
I spent 23 years doing local radio at WSTP in Salisbury, and I can proudly say that Henry was one of my strongest influences. Though I never met him personally, I heard his first show on WBT in 1979 and many shows that followed. His true gift was listening. And unlike many of today's hosts, Henry displayed a warmth that was as comfortable as an old shoe. I miss that warmth on the radio, and I will certainly miss Henry.
cj stancil
April 21, 2006
A true gentleman,and a credit to
the best of what radio can offer.
I was interviewed by Mr.Boggan in
1980,and he was as warm and
friendly as a quilt on a bed on
a cold winter night.
We were privileged to have him
in our homes,and now we will have
him in our memories.
Jeff Williams
April 21, 2006
My radio memory of Henry is one evening when an elderly lady called in to say how lonely she was and how much his show meant to her. I’ll never forget that lady crying and Henry’s words of encouragement.
D Hunter
April 21, 2006
My first conversation with Henry was when he did the "Red Tag Sale" on Saturday's mornings. Listening to him over the years on Hello Henry really brightened my days. I had the opportunity to meet Henry several times and he was truly a genuine person. On my 50th birthday, my husband and I were eating in a local restaurant and sitting at the next table were three of my very favorite personalities Henry, Tom Desio and Mike Collins. They found out it was my birthday and insisted on giving me a birthday dessert of my choice. What nice guys - all of them. We'll all miss Henry very much.
Frances
April 21, 2006
Never had the pleasure of meeting Henry in person but loved him on radio. Good bye to a real southern gentleman.
Holly Erskine
April 21, 2006
I have been very lucky these last three years to call Henry Boggan my grandfather. He was truly a genuine person and he will be missed greatly. It is so wonderful to see how many lives he has impacted. I will truly miss him!
Jay Scott
April 21, 2006
During my brief time in the halls of WBCY/WBT, I will truly remember Henry's positive voice, big chuckle laugh, and the many lives he touched on the air. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of grief. Charlotte radio was truly blessed to have such an incredible broadcaster as "Hello Henry". Thanks for the chemistry you had with our departed friend Tom. The laughs and stories were truly genuine and we will keep those memories alive.
Susie M
April 21, 2006
Goodbye Henry - you'll be missed. Henry was the last of the true "talk show" hosts who understood his role was to be a moderator. While he expressed his opinion, he never made you feel as if your opinion wasn't important, necessary and valued. Listening to talk shows today only make you realize how great he truly was.
Rest in peace good friend.
Alan Marshall
April 21, 2006
Similar to Tommy Tomlinson's experience, I too used to listen to AM radio at night growing up in Wilmington, NC. I had an old Magnavox tube type radio my grandmother had given me from her beach house. Henry Boggan was one of my favorites in the night time lineup, along with EG Marshall's CBS Radio Mystery theater, and Cubs Games on WLS Chicago.
Henry's voice, especially over the old tube-type, was smooth and easygoing, and easy to fall asleep to. I moved to Charlotte in 1988, and listened to Henry quite a bit here as well. He had a big heart, patience to listen to his guest callers, a deep love of people, America, and the South. He wanted his callers and listeners to be the star, and I think he mostly wanted people to recognize the goodness in each other, no matter where they came from, what color they were, where they worshipped, or how they liked their tomato sandwich.
We'll miss you Henry, and won't forget.
Shawn
April 21, 2006
You are some of the best memories of growing up in Charlotte. So many times I remember My father asking if I had listened to Henry yesterday. Why he asked I do not know, He always new the answer. What I loved most about him asking was the conversations with my father that would always follow. I feel that is one of the reasons we are so close today. It was Henry. I lived everyday thankful for people like Henry. I have missed you on the air but will miss you more knowing I will not bump into you on the street. I will miss you Henry! Thanks for the years.
Brant Hart
April 21, 2006
I was a regular listener and caller to Hello Henry when I worked nights as a manager for Hardee's. I won a large bag of Piedmont Popcorn on his program for knowing about Smith Brothers Cough Drops. He also did a music show on Sunday nights which featured Big Band music. We were fortunate to have Henry as the original host for the Southern Lawn and Garden Line on Mix 106. He and Ted Caudle had done programs at WBT. Our GM Tom Gentry felt the chemistry that they had would create a popular program. It did! We were grateful for the time and support Henry devoted to Mix 106. Sadly, radio will never have another "Hello Henry"!!
I'll miss talking with him about North Carolina Tar Heels football.
Genevieve Patterson
April 21, 2006
I came to this country and to Charlotte in 1979 ans shortly after my American husband made me listen and discover Henry Bogan. Even when I had a hard time to understand every words of the listeners I learned so much about this marvelous country, thanks to Henry. Later I was doing tax returns for a wellknown tax company and Henry came to our office. I jumped to the receptionist desk to get him as a customer. It was one of the most exciting and memorable 0ne and a half hour of my life: funny, sweet, very refined, great great man. I will miss him
Joanna Angle
April 21, 2006
What a dear man. Many years ago I had the privilege of being in the studio with Henry one evening. We were on-the-air, talking about festivals and special events in South Carolina. He was so kind and gentle, and made me feel totally at ease.
Tom Gentry
April 21, 2006
Having managed Charlotte radio stations for 33-years I remember when "Hello Henry" arrived at WBT. Through the years we became friends. Henry was the epitome of a kind gentlemen. He'll be missed.
Tom Gentry
Charlotte
David K
April 21, 2006
After moving to NC from NJ at a young age leaving Grandma behind, it was Henry who kept a link between the two of us. We would both listen to his radio show and talk about it in an occasional phone call. She was endlessly amazed his voice could carry so far, and could not help but imitate the "hell-o-o-o" and southern accent. Grandma passed away long go, but Henry gave me priceless, special memories I carry always. Thanks Henry, say Hell-o-o-o to my Grandma for me!
Warren English
April 21, 2006
Henry always made me smile when I ran into him in the halls of WBT. My favorite conversation of all time had to be when we compared and contrasted the virtues of the two talking pig movies making the rounds of Charlotte's cineplexes. I still laugh thinking about that. Henry was what I remember radio being all about...connecting to the listeners to each other...not disconnecting them from each other.
Ken Mayfield
April 21, 2006
In the 80's, I hosted a Sunday morning program, "Visions" on the FM (WBCY & Sunny FM) just down the hall from WBT. After my shift ended, I would head over to the WBT studios to sit with Henry & Mike Collins. What a chemistry these guys had on air. Henry made you laugh and feel as though he was your best friend. Henry just made you feel special. He was a Charlotte radio icon and he'll be missed greatly.
Eric Banks
April 21, 2006
Though I only knew Henry a short time, his impact on my life was profound. I'll never forget joking about Milk-Dud (Moonpie) and the dreaded Blu-ette. Be at peace Pal. God Bless you Jimi.
Donna R
April 21, 2006
I don't believe there ever has been, nor will there ever be, a person who has an impact on the Charlotte area like Henry. I grew up listening to Henry at night with my mom. I'm sure Mom and Dad were thrilled to give Henry a big "hellooooo" yesterday. Thanks for the good memories you helped create, Henry!
John Reeder
April 21, 2006
Tom Desio was my best friend. I met Henry through Tom. He was a good friend and a, truly, good person. Henry and Tom will have them "rolling in the streets of gold."
Charles Martin
April 21, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mitch
April 21, 2006
What a guy!! When ya look back at the folks who have realy made a difference, "Hello Henry" is at the top of the list. A great guy who will be sorely missed.
Jeff Brown
April 21, 2006
I never met Henry, but he helped me through some very dark evenings. I'll never forget when Hurrican Hugo came through Charlotte and all I had for entertainment on those many nights that the electric was off, was a small AM radio. It was Henry's voice that offered comfort and advice. Henry's voice that made you want to get up and keep going. Thanks Henry, you will be missed.
DReed
April 21, 2006
Henry Boggan meant an awful lot to me. I moved to Charlotte in 1982, and quickly found WBT on the dial. I loved listening to Henry at night, talking about anything and everything, but with never an unkind word for anyone. His audience was black, white, Yankee, Southern (and Floridians, too). It was the great melting pot of the East Coast, and Henry lead the band with kindness and humor. His type of radio is long gone, and I have long missed it.
Mike Sheridan
April 21, 2006
I came to Charlotte in 1981 but knew a lot about our city from listening to Henry on WBT every night from Florida. After I got here I called Henry even though I worked for the competition WSOC-AM 93 on the air in the afternoon. Henry couldn't have been nicer and he even went as far as plugging my show on WSOC. The man was fearless and the best friend the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce ever had.
Later I came to work at WBT first doing overnights and later weekends and vacation fill. Following Henry at night on WBT was a joy. The atmosphere in the studio each night was a party always a lot of fun.
I remember taking a trip to NYC and while at the top of the Empire State Building I tuned my Walkman to 1110 WBT and there was Henry on the air at home. He touched so many with a sense of class and fun.
Damon Hucks
April 21, 2006
I never remember Henry being "political", which seems to be the only thing talk radio knows anymore. Henry was great, and he made all he talked to feel welcomed into the studio, even over the phone. I'm afraid there may never be anyone else like him on radio again. I always recognize 2 voices on the radio or television: Casey Kasem, and Henry Boggan. Godspeed Henry.
Wilson Walker
April 21, 2006
This man made a tremendous impact on me as a child. He and Tom Dezio were truly a joy, in a time when radio talk was in fact "talk," not mindless banter and screaming. Henry, my friend, you will be missed.
Remember this? "Moon Moon, beautiful Moon... fill 'er up, fill 'er up, fill 'er up!"
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