Billy E.

Tollett

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IN LOVING MEMORY

Billy E. Tollett

Dec 18 1924 - Sep 09 2016

Billy E. Tollett, of Allen, died September 9, 2016, at his home.  He was born in Hempstead County, Arkansas, to Elmore and Sudie Lewis Tollett.  Bill was 91 years old.  Bill served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He attended the University of Arizona, and worked at Kitt Peak Observatory during his student years.  He was employed by Collins Radio Company/Rockwell until his retirement in 1987.  While working with Collins in Arizona, he bounced the first microwave signal off the moon. He was an avid reader, gardener, traveler, and inventor.

Bill is survived by his wife, Dr. Eileen Rice Tollett, his daughter Casey Tollett Collins, son-in-law Derek, and grandson Troy.

At Bill’s request, no services will be held.  Memorials may be made to Friends of the Library Endowment Fund, 811 Sterling Court, Allen, TX  75002.

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