Bythal L. McColgin
Inductee #19
Bythal L. McColgin grew up in Missouri where he attended public schools in Raymondville. He was the owner of Operator Auto & Truck Parts delivery service throughout the state of Missouri from 1940 until 1944. He served in the United States Army (1944-45) as a corporal of motor pool. He was the owner of Melish Garage (1945-48). Mr. McColgin was a partner of Trio Automotive Opa-Locka (1948-1961).
Inducted: June 26th, 1986
Born: July 31st, 1916 – Jackson, Mississippi
Family: S. Elizabeth McColgin (wife); Mack Levoy (son), Garry Lee (son), Terry Leroy (son), Nedra (daughter)
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HALL OF FAME NOMINEE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Tow Equipment/Product Innovation
Innovation of a product sold in the marketplace that has helped move the industry forward. Candidate must have a minimum of 10 years of service to the industry.
Exemplary Dedication
Candidate must have 20 years running a towing business in an outstanding and exemplary manner, promoting a positive image of the towing industry and have positive relations with the community, i.e., performing services for the community about and beyond the services for hire. Limit: One inductee per year.
Industry Leadership
Leadership involved with an outstanding project that has had a dynamic and lasting effect on the towing industry. Candidate must have minimum 10 years service to the towing industry.
Professional Achievement
Creating a product or service of any kind that has had a significant and lasting effect on thousands of towing professionals. Candidate Must have a minimum of 10 years to the industry.