Leon Levine, the creator of Family Dollar stores and a North Carolina philanthropist, died. He was born on June 8, 1937, in Wadesboro, North Carolina, and at the age of 22, he launched the first Family Dollar store in Charlotte in 1959.
Dollar Tree eventually purchased the company in 2014. In a statement, Family Dollar/Dollar Tree conveyed their condolences and sympathy to Levine’s family.
Aside from being a successful businessman, Levine was extensively involved in the Charlotte community, and his philanthropic activity had a lasting impact on the city. His name can be found at the Levine Center for the Arts, the Levine Cancer Institute, and the Levine Children’s Hospital.
His charitable gifts have also benefited Atrium Health, and his legacy will continue to inspire and serve the community for many years to come.
Armando Chardiet, President of the Atrium Health Foundation, hailed Levine as embodying everything that was good in the world.
He also stated that the buildings and programs that Levine supported transformed the trajectory of treatment at Atrium Health and that his impact will be felt by their teammates and patients for the rest of their lives.
Leon Levine (Family Dollar) cause of death
The cause of his death has not been disclosed by the family at the moment. Our thoughts go to the family and loved ones in this difficult time.