Barclay M. Bollas, a longtime resident of Euless, a former newsman and a public relations executive, died March 16, 2023, in Dallas. He was 92 years old.
Born in Yonkers, N.Y., he received his BA degree with honors from Colgate University, where he was managing editor of the Colgate Maroon, the nation’s oldest college weekly newspaper. He did graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania and served two years as an Air Force officer during the Korean conflict.
He began his career in 1956 as a reporter and later was suburban editor, at the Peekskill (N.Y.) Evening Star. He subsequently joined the staff of Haverford (Penn.) College as director of public information and publications and later was named assistant director of the news bureau at Princeton University.
Bollas served as national news editor and associate director of public relations with the Boy Scouts of America from 1975 until his retirement in 1989. An Eagle Scout as a youth, he continued to enjoy hiking, camping and travel. He maintained his membership in the BSA for some 70 years.
His articles appeared in more than 65 magazines. He was a contributor to the New Book of Knowledge Annual and also co-editor 100 Years of Princeton Football.
Early in retirement, he volunteered with AIDS service organizations in Dallas and Bedford. He attended the Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ.
Bollas was the son of the late Charles and Mildred Bollas. He is survived by his brother, Barrie Bollas, MD, of Lakewood Ranch, Fla. The family traces its arrival in this country to Edward Doty, a servant on the Mayflower.
No services are planned. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Resource Center, 5750 Cedar Springs, Dallas, Texas 75235.
