William Barnett Dollar


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Mar 17th, 2008

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  • Death Date: Mar 17, 2008

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Biography: William Barnett Dollar, 91, of Little Rock passed away March 17, 2008. The son of William Madison and Eula Yarbrough Dollar, he was born in Centerpoint, Alabama on December 27, 1916. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Martha Johnson Dollar; one sister, Adelaide Dollar Cason; three children, Linda Albritton (Mac) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Sarah Elaine Dixon (Curtis) of Little Rock, Arkansas and Debbie Miner (Roger) of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; nine grandchildren, William Albritton, Matthew Albritton (Jana), Pressly Albritton (Abra), and Michael Albritton (Katie), Emily Blanchard, Rachael Blanchard, Madison Blanchard, Hailey Blanchard and Brooks Dixon; three great granddaughters, Violet Grace and Rose Margaret (Pressly), and Stella Miller (Michael). Mr. Dollar attended Centerpoint Elementary School. He graduated from Leeds High School. He attended Howard College and earned a Bachelors of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama in 1948. He worked in the transportation industry during his long career. He began his career as an accountant for Alabama Hiway Express later becoming Vice President. After retiring from Baggett Transportation he enjoyed his role as transportation specialist with the Gene Raburn Agency until he retired completely from work at age 75. Memberships in Birmingham included the Traffic Transportation Club, Inc., the Birmingham Motor Truck Club, Vestavia Country Club, The Club and Canterbury United Methodist Church. He and Martha moved to Holiday Island, Arkansas the day after he retired in 1991 to be near grandchildren and to play golf. He enjoyed being with his grandchildren until the end of his life. Memberships in Arkansas included Berryville United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs, the Elks Lodge and Holiday Island Men’s Golf Association. Mr. Dollar served in the US Army during World War II. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral at 1:00pm on March 22, 2008 with The Rev. Jason Alexander officiating. Memorials may be sent to Arkansas Hospice at 5600 West 12th Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

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Corky & Sandra Rushin
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Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Martha, Linda, Elaine & Debbie,

Please know how we share your sorrow. We often remember the wonderful neighbors you all were and miss you all very much. May God bless you and hold you close during the days ahead. Much love to you all.

Corky & Sandra

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