Michael Moore Hellman

Michael Moore Hellman, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 5, 1937, he was the son of Dr. Louis M. Hellman and Ernestine Crummel Hellman.

Known to many as Mike, he spent twelve formative years at Friends Quaker schools in Baltimore and Long Island, New York. His Quaker education left a lasting imprint, nurturing in him a lifelong sense of fairness, humility, and a deep commitment to serving others.

Mike earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, and remained a loyal and enthusiastic “Big Green” supporter throughout his life.

Mike held leadership roles in manufacturing at Procter & Gamble and later served as Vice President of Manufacturing for all Estée Lauder products. He went on to work as a financial analyst with Merrill Lynch. 

Deeply committed to his community, Mike frequently served as treasurer for local organizations, thanks to his sharp mind and love of numbers—qualities that also made him a master bridge player. A dedicated community leader, he served as president of several organizations, including Sea Pines Country Club, CSA, and ASPPO, and was the 17th Hole Manager for the Heritage golf tournament for many years. A faithful member of St. Luke’s Church, he actively participated in numerous committees and mission trips, and helped build homes through Habitat for Humanity.

In 1959, Mike married his college sweetheart, Connie Eadie. They shared 65 years of love and partnership, living in and traveling to many wonderful places throughout their life together.

He was the proud and loving patriarch of a large family, including four children, Deborah (Bill), Timothy (Tanya), Jennifer (Neal), Elizabeth (Andrew); seven grandchildren, Megan, Stephen (Sara), Taylor, Max (Casey), Stephanie (Jonathan), Chase, Eleanor; and one great-grandchild, Cameron.

Mike was known for his warmth, humor, and welcoming spirit. He had a remarkable ability to make everyone feel seen and valued, often greeting people by name, even if it wasn’t always the right one. His generosity, kindness, and genuine interest in others left a lasting impression on all who knew him.

He will be remembered always and missed dearly.

A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at St. Luke’s Church on Friday, June 27th, at 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in his memory to: Memory Matters, an organization dedicated to supporting those affected by memory loss, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry (Mirasol Health), or St Luke’s Missions.

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