Charles Edwin Stallings

1953 - 2026

After an extended illness, our dear Charlie passed away on Sunday, November 1st, at his home in Wilmington, NC. He died peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones. Charlie was a devoted and loving husband, a wonderful father, beloved uncle, and dear friend to so many people. He leaves a void in so many of our lives, but we can now rest assured that he is no longer in pain and is wrapped in the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Charlie was a staunch supporter of his NC State Wolfpack. He served in many capacities and was recognized on several occasions for his extraordinary service to the University. For his contributions to the Poole College of Management, Charlie received the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2014. He was a founding member of the NC State University Investment Board in 2007. Charlie served on the NC State University Foundation Board from 2010-2022, the last four years as Vice Chair and Chair.

In 2018, Charlie was instrumental in the creation of NC State's Day of Giving and initiated a competition between boards to add fun and motivation, a competition which he, of course, won. This campaign became one of the most successful higher education Days of Giving in the U.S., raising more than $152M over a 5-year period. Charlie was so synonymous with Day of Giving that he was given the moniker "Mr. Day of Giving". In 2022 he was asked by the Athletic Director to Chair the inaugural Pack of Wolves NIL. It is easy to understand why in 2024 Charlie received the University's highest award for meritorious service, the Watauga Medal, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary service, leadership, and advocacy over an extended period.

Charlie's career as an institutional bond salesman in Richmond, VA spanned 36 years with Bank of Virginia/Signet Bank and BB&T Capital Markets (now Truist). He amassed an impressive list of professional licenses including the Series 6, 7, 63, 65, 66 and the SIE designation, and retired in 2019 as Senior Vice President. He built lasting relationships with his clients who adored him, as he treated them like family.

Charlie and Jeanne were active in many philanthropies over the years giving freely of their time and resources. In addition to scholarships and endowed professorships for NC State, Charlie served on the boards of Cystic Fibrosis, Stop Child Abuse Now (Chair), Richmond Ballet, The Capital Club (chair), and 1708 Gallery.

Charlie was president of his Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity in 1976 and Brother of the Year in 1977. Foretelling his life of philanthropic service to follow, he organized and chaired a dance marathon to benefit Muscular Dystrophy in 1977, raising more funds than had ever been raised by a charitable event at NC State at that time. He was a tireless advocate for SAE and instrumental in restarting the chapter at NC State and establishing a NC Alpha scholarship fund. The True Gentleman, a poem by John Walter Wayland, is the official creed of the SAE fraternity. Charlie was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. His favorite quote handed down from his mother was "Those who give have all things".

Charlie was predeceased by his parents Richard Elwood Stallings and Doris Graham Stallings, his stepmother Melba Stallings, and his brother Richard (Butch) Stallings.

Charlie leaves behind the love of his life, Jeanne Reuther Stallings, a.k.a. "I Dream of Jeanne", sons and bonus daughters Austin, Shannon, Reade, Bella, Hayden and Sarah, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, and grands. He is also survived by his sister Elizabeth Lindroth and Uncle Frank Reich.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. November 20th at White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh. There will be a reception to follow on the campus of NC State University.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Richmond Ballet (www.richmondballet.com), which is where Charlie and Jeanne's love story began.