Comments on: A good man.

By: Jeannie Pendley

Jeannie Pendley — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:55:48 +0000

Chuck is my brother……I have always called him Charlie….today, more than a year since his passing, it gives me great comfort in reading your kind words again. God bless you all. I love you Charlie, and I miss you so much. Forever in our hearts, you are now forever in the arms of God.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:59:58 +0000

I knew him as a good man before I met him. When I began working here, he made sure to say “hi” everytime he saw me.
There are many things that Chuck did that made him a good man. One thing that I learned from him was that there is always something we can do to help someone else.
There is one story that so touched my heart, and still does to this day. We had a lady working here who’s son was handicapped. Chuck found out that their vehicle was not handicap accessible, and her son was not able to do many things. Chuck went and found her a van. We all chipped in from our paychecks to help pay for it. I never saw anything so kind, or was able to help someone so needing. The icing on the cake was the photos she sent us all to say thank you. Her son at the park.

By: Elise Boucher

Elise Boucher — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:15:53 +0000

Technically Chuck was my boss, but that is not how I will remember him. I will remember him as my mentor, my sounding board, and my counselor among other things. Many evenings after work I would stop to say good-night and 45 minutes later walk out with something new to think about. A month or so ago I sent him an email and told him I really wish he were here because I would love to hear what he had to say about the political environment today.

He was one of only a few people I know who consistently live their faith and are openly religious – although not pushy or pious. We talked about religion and he lent me a Bible he thought would give me some of the answers I was and am seeking.

Cancer has hit our family too. When my husband first got cancer, Chuck called me into his office. I told him that if he would kick me in the shins every day, I would get through it just fine, but not to be nice to me. That request got me nothing but a soggy Kleenex. Following Chuck’s advice we sought a second opinion on Darold’s disease from Chuck’s oncologist. It changed the entire treatment direction and Darold refers to Chuck as his Hero. We got our first Sewn-N-Love quilt at that time and it has become our family cancer quilt. When our daughter-in-law got breast cancer at age 40, we passed it on to her. Chuck told us what to expect when she started chemo and radiation. A few years later our 16 year old granddaughter got acute leukemia and the family quilt went to her (along with a beautiful quilt that Chris’s daughter had made). Again Chuck followed the ups and downs of this cancer and offered support all the way. I think God let Chuck live so long so he could mentor people through cancer experiences. Fortunately all of our family members are now in remission.

Chuck had a wonderful sense of humor and many of us have commented on how we miss that sound coming out of his office and down the hall. I am sure those in Heaven are now the beneficiary of that humor and his wisdom.

By: Mike C

Mike C — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:04:08 +0000

I had Cancer visit my family and I know first hand what a rotten stinking devil of a disease it is. First a wonderful Mother in law and then a wife of 36 years. I was not equipped to handle the first visit, what I needed to know and to do for the family was in a fog. It was like I was in a floating bubble with no way to react. I learned a little and was more able to handle it when my wife was stricken. As soon as the word got out that she was ill and the prognosis was not what anyone wanted to hear guess who showed up at my desk to console and pray for me and Deb Chuck. He has been my mentor and Pal and still is despite the fact that he is gone. In the last 23 years here at Wraps I can remember several key moments in my life and the companys. When my friend and Christian Brother Robby ask me to go to work for him was the first in a long list. That list includes being able to work for a company grounded in seeing that the customer is first is every aspect, giving them good value and great customer service no matter what. Treating everyone that works here as an equal no matter what background they come from and seeing that their needs are taken care of. We were struggling with enormus growth and about that time who should walk in the front door Chuck. I knew I was going to like the guy at once, he was a little overweight had on a very nice suit and tie along with the most rediclous outlandish baseball cap ( Mud Hens I think) that I ever saw. He was charming and full of confidance you could just tell that this guy had it all together and dident have a doubt as to what he was all about, he had a way of making you at ease no matter what the case. Along the way he went from consultant to CFO to CEO all in that smooth and confidant stride. He made it a point to inspire us to be what we are today and for those of us who were visited by Cancer (a lot of us here at wraps have been) he taught us all to be supportive with concern, kind words and helpful in anyway possible to each other. I now have a new life partner ( I should say Boss and friend) who just happens to work here at wraps, She went thru cancer with her spouse 6 years ago and was counciled by Chuck with the same conern and good advice that everyone needs at that point. Together Brenda and I have made it a point to go thru life helping others as we go and are thankful that we had the exceptional fortune to work and laugh together with such a man as Chuck Wilson. Gonna miss you my friend.

By: Connie (cjr)

Connie (cjr) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:31:37 +0000

I want to remember Chuck walking Bella, his beloved Canine Assistant down the hall. Or was it Bella walking Chuck? I want to remember him sitting at his desk, with Bella lying by his feet, guarding her masters territory like all good watch dogs do. I want to remember Chuck for his determination and courage throughout his battle with cancer because he never gave up. He showed us better than he could tell us that we can do what we set our minds to. Just never give up. I want to thank him for allowing me to send the daily scriptures to our NW family. Reading the Word everyday is a privilege we cannot take for granted. Thank you Chuck for allowing this in our work place. It’s hard to look into your office and not see you and Bella but I know one day I will see you again. Thank you Chuck Wilson.

By: Janis Wilson Dickerman

Janis Wilson Dickerman — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:33:15 +0000

I am Charlie (Chuck) Wilson’s oldest sister and want to tell you that your blog has been a real comfort to me and my family as you have shared your thoughts and remembrances. It is great to know that the brother I have always admired and looked up to touched so many lives. I am thrilled that you knew him as I did and celebrate his life in so many ways. His strength, determination, faith, love, humor, and desire to not only be the best, but encourage those around him to reach beyond themselves and be all that God intended them to be will live on in the lives of so many. Thank you for celebrating the life of Chuck Wilson.

By: Buffie Baril

Buffie Baril — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:00:26 +0000

In a previous job, I worked with our Elizabeth Shropshire and she was telling me about Nashville Wraps. She worked two jobs at the time. It was Christmas time, and all we got from this other company was a little tin of peppermints and very little appreciation. She told me how wonderful Nashville Wraps was to work for and how they just had a Christmas luncheon for all the employees. I was intrigued, but what shocked me the most was when she said, “and the CEO even talked about Jesus and the true reason for the season.” I knew right then I had to work for Nashville Wraps. Any company willing to stand by their convictions regardless if they are politically correct in today’s corporate climate is extraordinary in my book. Thank you Chuck for your courage in standing for truth, leading by example and sharing your love for God and this great country.

By: Beverly Vaughn

Beverly Vaughn — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:23:45 +0000

It’s Thursday. My Outlook reminder just popped up to tell me it’s time for my 10am weekly meeting with Chuck. Even though it had been months since he’d been able to be here on a regular basis I never canceled the reminder…because you never could count him out. Even during some of his toughest treatments he’d show up! When he started those weekly meetings “One on One” I’ll admit I figured they’d last about 2 weeks…Really, the CEO meeting with every supervisor and manager in the company 15 minutes a week, right. RIGHT! He kept this little notebook and every week he’d jot down notes during our meeting. The next week he used them to check our progress. He never lost his place. Sometimes I’d send him an email to say if he felt bad or was busy we could skip my time that week. He’d always reply for me to come on down. We talked about books a lot. We talked about my son, his sons, his grandchildren, our spouses. Food…a lot about food. And we talked about how to make NW the best company in the world. He believed it could happen and he believed that each of us was important to that success. I don’t think I’ll cancel my Outlook reminder. I’ll use it to remember because as long as we remember in our hearts what Chuck planted will always live at Nashville Wraps.

By: Donna Parker

Donna Parker — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:11:34 +0000

I remember as though it was yesterday. A man came to Wraps in a baseball cap with a laptop disguised as a CONSULTANT who later became the CEO of Nashville Wraps. That day was the beginning of many great days to come. We thank you for what you have done for each and everyone here at Nashville Wraps. We thank you for opening your heart, wisdom,faith & family to us. Most of all thank you for coming into our lives and making such a positive difference. I am very proud and honored to have known you and worked for you. I will never forget you!

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By: Lyndi Goette

Lyndi Goette — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:59:05 +0000

It has been over a year since I have worked for Nashville Wraps, but I still have many great memories of Chuck. He was probably the most friendly and accessible CEO I’ve ever worked for. At so many other companies, you aren’t even acknowledged by the CEO unless you are one of the elite “inner circle”. Chuck knew everybody’s name and treated everyone with the same respect. He seemed to make time for anybody who needed it – from the warehouse, call center, and everyone else in the building. That’s difficult to find at most companies! He was also one of the smartest people I’ve met – his knowledge of history was AMAZING! So brilliant, so personable…that was Chuck Wilson.