Charlotte, NC Philanthropist And Family Dollar Founder Leon Levine Has Died
Leon Levine, the North Carolina native, philanthropist, and founder of the Family Dollar stores has died. WBTV says a statement from Family Dollar/Dollar Tree reads, “We were saddened to learn…
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Leon Levine, the North Carolina native, philanthropist, and founder of the Family Dollar stores has died.
WBTV says a statement from Family Dollar/Dollar Tree reads, “We were saddened to learn of the passing of Leon Levine, philanthropist and founder of Family Dollar Stores. Our hearts are with the Levine family during this difficult time.”
Born on June 8, 1937, in Wadesboro, N.C., Levine opened the first Family Dollar store in Charlotte in November 1959 when he was just 22 years old. The Levine name can be found on numerous buildings in the Charlotte area, including the Levine Children's Hospital. Levine was also a supporter of local education, including The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
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