Self-made billionaire and Atlanta philanthropist Bernie Marcus has died. He was 95.
“The Home Depot is deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved founder, Bernard Marcus. To us, he was simply ‘Bernie.’
“Bernie was an inspiration in many ways. He was a master merchant and a genius with customer service. Together with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone, Bernie helped create a nation of doers who could tackle any project, large or small. He loved our customers. He also loved the associates who made the company what it is today. More than anything, he deeply believed in the company’s core values, particularly that of giving back. He never lost sight of his humble roots, using his success not for fame or fortune but to generously help others. In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.”
Gov. Brian Kemp posted the following statement about Marcus’ death.
Marcus made his fortune co-founding home improvement chain Home Depot. He was a part of making it the largest home improvement retailer in the world.