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Billy R Tolbert 1927 - 1996

Billy R Tolbert of West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR was born on August 12, 1927, and died at age 68 years old on January 21, 1996.
Billy R Tolbert
West Memphis, Crittenden County, AR 72301
August 12, 1927
January 21, 1996
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Billy R Tolbert's History: 1927 - 1996

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  • 08/12
    1927

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    August 12, 1927
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  • 01/21
    1996

    Death

    January 21, 1996
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    Billy R Tolbert lived 1 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 68.
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In 1927, in the year that Billy R Tolbert was born, the first "talkie" (a movie with music, songs, and talking), The Jazz Singer, was released. Al Jolson starred as a cantor's son who instead of following in his father's footsteps as expected, becomes a singer of popular songs. Banished by his father, they reconcile on his father's deathbed. It was a tear-jerker and audiences went wild - especially when they heard the songs. Thus begun the demise of silent films and the rise of "talkies".
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In 1935, at the age of only 8 years old, Billy was alive when on September 8th, Louisiana Senator Huey Long was shot by Dr. Carl Weiss. Weiss was shot and killed immediately by Long's bodyguards - Long died two days later from his injuries. Long had received many death threats previously, as well as threats against his family. He was a powerful and controversial figure in Louisiana politics (and probably gained power through multiple criminal acts). His opponents became frustrated with their attempts to oust him and Dr. Weiss was the son-in-law of one of those opponents. His funeral was attended by 200,000 mourners.
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