He served in the United States Air Force for twenty-three years in Radio Communications, earning the rank of Master Sergeant and received an honorable discharge on May 31, 1977. Following his retirement from the USAF, he worked in the oil and tool business for five years. He then moved on to civil service for fifteen years. Lastly, he operated his own food brokerage business for 18 years, finally retiring on December 31, 2017.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sally Little, one son Gary Little and wife Stacey Little of Swansea, Il. two daughters; Anita Love and husband Mack Love of Lake Charles, Donna Little-Kaumo and husband Brian Kaumo of Green River, WY., one brother Johnny Little and wife Eileen Little of Caladonia, MS, six grandchildren; David Curd, Heather Chvala, Kristen Constable, Lauren Buss, Rachel Katka and Brooke Little, nine great-grandchildren; Kaylee Curd, Brooklyn Chvala, Michael Chvala, Stephen Chvala, James Chvala, Kateryna Chvala, Ava Constable, Wyatt Buss and Fielder Buss.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James L. Little and Annie Little, two sisters; Estelle Corder, Sadie Mae Bryant, four brothers; Grady Little, Robert Little, Lloyd Little, Thomas Little, and one grandson Bryan Love.
Jim lived a wonderful life. He loved spending time with his family. His wife Sally and children were the apples of his eye. He enjoyed BBQs and looked forward to family visiting where he cooked up a storm. Jim was always willing to help others. There was never a task that he wouldn’t immediately offer to help. He was a gift and will be truly missed by many.
Officiants for Service: Rev. Weldon Bares and Rev. Brayden Buss.
Pall Bearer: Gary Little, Brian Kaumo, David Curd, Jimmy Constable, Brandon Katka and Chester Ayers
Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 10:00AM.
Visitation will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday, March 8th from 9:00AM until time of service. Burial will follow at Prien Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org.
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