Samuel Tollett, age 89, was born April 17, 1923 and died December 24, 2012 in Crossville, TN. He was a circuit court clerk in 1962 and was an accomplished carpenter by trade. He had been the song leader at Tolletts Chapel for years and his wife and children recollect him singing and whistling throughout his day. He enjoyed fishing and doing things with his hands.

He is survived by his wife- Alma Lee Phipps Tollett; sons- Phillip Tollett and Luanna, Victor Tollett and Darlene, Tim Tollett and Brenda; grandchildren- Jason, John, Amy, Teresa, Jeremy, Camille, Sam, and Amber; 18 great grandchildren; brother- Leon Tollett; and sisters- Celia Seagroves, Nancy Noland, and Betty Payne.

Samuel was preceded in death by his parents-; brothers Wilson, Woodrow, Leonard, and Gene Tollett; and sister- Newell Kotus.

His visitation will be Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Tolletts Chapel from 9:30 to 12:00 with the funeral service to follow at 12:00.  The burial will be in the Tolletts Chapel Cemetery following the service.

Arrangements are made by Crossville Memorial funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.