Family Crafts Memorial from Tree That Claimed Hurricane Victim's Life

Charles Dean's family plans to honor his memory by creating furniture from the tree that killed him during Hurricane Helene.

Charles Dean was killed when a red oak tree uprooted by Hurricane Helene crashed into his apartment in Greenville, South Carolina.
Dean's family intends to use wood from the fallen tree to create furniture for donation to a drug recovery center where he worked.
Hurricane Helene is among the deadliest storms in U.S. history, claiming over 200 lives, many due to falling trees.
Dean, a recovering alcoholic, was a drug addiction counselor who found hope in helping others overcome their struggles.
His family remembers him as a vibrant individual who loved travel, cooking, and political news, and who had a passion for aiding those in need.