of Little Rock, AR
March 21, 1926 - June 18, 2022
Leo Tollett, 96 years young, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed on to glory at his home on June 18, 2022. Born March 21, 1926 in Nashville, Arkansas he grew up on a farm with his mom, dad, four brothers and a sister. His schooling was in a one-room schoolhouse, where young and old learned together and cared for one other. Leo followed in the footsteps of his ancestor, John Tollett, who had fought in the American Revolution, when he joined the Navy at 18 and served honorably in World War II as a mechanic stationed in the South Pacific. Upon discharge, he was a Motor Machinist Mate 3rd Class Petty Officer. He then served in the National Guard for seven years. After the war, he attended Draughons School of Business, where he met the love of his life, Maxine Harvester. They were married on May 6, 1949 and settled in Little Rock. Leo was a long-time member and deacon of Temple Baptist Church in Little Rock and served on the Central Baptist College Board of Trustees. He worked for 33 years at Worthen Bank, where he started as a teller and retired as a vice president, serving as manager of the Town and Country Branch in southwest Little Rock for many years. Leo never met a stranger and was known for his beautiful yard and garden. He loved his family, his country, his garden and most importantly, his Lord, with all his being.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Dee and Derotha Tollett of Nashville, Arkansas; brothers, Harold, Norman, J.E. and T.O.; and son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Deborah Tollett of Russellville. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Maxine Tollett of Little Rock; daughters, Mary Mitchell (David) of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Patricia Naveira (Julius) of Burbank, California, Sondra Moore (Bradley) of Conway, Arkansas; a sister, Sallie Ruth Cornish of Nashville, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 -11:30 am, Saturday, July 2, 2022, in the chapel of Roller Drummond Funeral Home with a funeral service starting at 11:30. Dr. David Mitchell will officiate. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.
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Rachel Waddle (Bohannon)
Sunday, June 26, 2022
Papa Leo was more than a neighbor.He was a wonderful kind man. He showed us kids growing up in the neighborhood how to get along with everyone and love them for who they are. He never said a cross word to anyone. He is going to be missed by all
Steve Jones M.D.
Sunday, June 26, 2022
I did not know Leo, but I knew his brother Harold- my uncle Jimmie Red Jones always had to see Harold B. when he was in Magnolia- and I grew up with Leo’s nephews Ronnie and his younger brother. I’m sorry for your loss. This certainly brings up long ago memories.
Lee (Ferguson) Gatewood
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Sending prayers for comfort during this difficult time. Your family has always been such a blessing to my family and in my life. I know you will all find peace in knowing that he is in Heaven and reunited with all his family, friends and loved ones who have gone before.
Paul and Rosalie Revis
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
What a wonderful, full life Leo has led. We remember with great fondness our years attending church at Temple and seeing Leo and Maxine each week. Our condolences to all the Tollett family and especially we pray comfort for Maxine.
Greg and Sharon Stanley
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
What a long life and living legacy he leaves. We are thinking and praying for all of you during this season. You have a wonderful assurance of your dad’s presence with the Lord. Blessed days are coming when you’ll see him again.
Shawna Oliver
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss
Robin Shepherd (Bohannon)
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Leo was more than a neighbor he was Papa Leo of the street. Growing up he was always willing to run me to school when I missed the bus. I remember when he got his riding lawnmower mower and was so excited that he decided to mow everybody’s lawn. I will miss him greatly.
Tammy Albrecht
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
I wanted so much to come to the funeral, to hug your necks and just be there to support you, but we'll be driving back from Tennessee with the 2 grandsons that day! Please know that we love you and will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sara Thompson Ayers
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
What a wonderful legacy he has left for us all. I have fond memories of your whole family. So sorry for your loss.
Robert Tollett
Monday, June 20, 2022
I will be praying for you Aunt Maxine and the family.
We love yall!