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Apr 22, 2005 · SPRINGFIELD, MO — Charles H. “Chub” O’Reilly, co-founder of O’Reilly Auto Parts, died Wednesday, April 20. He was 92. The business O’Reilly and his father, Charles F. O’Reilly,...
By 1932, he had become manager of Link Motor Supply in Springfield, and one of his sons, Charles H. (Chub) O’Reilly, joined the company. Together they helped make Link Motor Supply the predominant auto parts store in the area.
In 1957, Link planned a reorganization, which would have included the retirement of 72-year-old Charles F. O'Reilly, and the transfer of C. H. O'Reilly to Kansas City. Since neither agreed with these plans, they made the decision to form their own company, O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.
May 8, 2005 · When Charles H. “Chub” O’Reilly died of natural causes April 20 at the age of 92, O’Reilly Automotive lost its last surviving co-founder. Chub O’Reilly founded O’Reilly Auto Parts with his father, Charles F. O’Reilly, in 1957.
Charles F. O'Reilly was the first president, and Charles H. O'Reilly was the vice-president. In Springfield they rented their first building at 403 Sherman, an old structure they extensively remodeled.
Jul 19, 2021 · Charles’ Francis’s son, Charles H (Chub) O’Reilly, joined his Dad working as management for the Link Motor Supply company. When a reorganization and planned retirement for Charles Francis was in Link’s upcoming management shuffle, the O’Reilly’s took matters into their own hands and started their own company, O’Reilly ...
O'Reilly Automotive was founded by Charles F. O'Reilly and Charles H. O'Reilly, Sr. in November 1957 and is headquartered in Springfield, MO. Read Less
