 He was a Staff Sergeant as a Ceremonial White House Guard.He has received the Vietnam Gallantry Cross, the Navy Commendation Medal w/ "V" device, a Combat Action Ribbon with a Navy Unit citation, a Good Conduct Medal, a Meritorious Unit Citation, a Vietnamese Service Medal, and a Vietnamese Campaign Medal.Lollar served as a state representative since being elected to the 105th Tennessee General Assembly (2007–2008).