Charles David Tandy: 1918-1978 from the June 1979 issue of Electronics Australia Charles David Tandy, founder of the huge Radio Shack and Tandy chain of electronic stores, died recently at the age of 60. Just before his death, he had seen his Company’s annual turnover nudge the billion dollar mark — no mean accomplishment for someone who, as a child, had experienced the rigours of the great depression. by NEVILLE WILLIAMS