Robert Bob W. Little

Robert W. Little age 84, of Greenville, OH formerly of West Manchester, OH passed away at 5:40 A.M. on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville. Robert was born November 4, 1929 in Cheshire, Gallia County, OH.

Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Gayle G. Little married September 17, 1962; children: Robert Little Jr. (Nancy Rivers) of Fairfield, OH and Shari L. Creech (Paul) of Wilmington, OH; grandson, Ryan E. Creech (Melody) of Williamsburg, KY; brothers: Foster Little (Lettie) of Harlingen, TX and Gregory P. Little of Glenwood Springs, CO; sisters-in-law: Linda Little of Lebanon, OH, and Debra J. Little of St. Charles, MO; 13 nieces and nephews, 21 great-nieces and nephews and 3 great-great nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and step parents, Foster & Agnes Little, Effie & Ernest Nitz and Henry Penfound; brothers and sisters: Hilah F. Glandon, Eugenia P. Little, Shirley Little, Charles A. Little and Keith A. Little; brother-in-law, Ovid L. Glandon; and niece, Andrea Little Streicher.

Robert served with the 3rd Armored Cavalry in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the service he worked for the railroad before accepting a position with the Lorain, OH City Police Dept. After moving from Lorain, he became an industrial electrician in Richmond, IN. Robert worked for Johns Manville, Procom, and he retired from Primex in 1994. After one month of retirement, he went to work for Envirotech and stayed for 16 years.

Robert was a member of the West Manchester United Methodist Church where he has served as a board member and president of the board of trustees. Robert formerly served on the West Manchester Village Council; former member and president of the West Manchester Lions Club; former trustee for the North Central Rescue Squad (15 years) and served as president of the board (10 years). Robert was a life member and former commander of the West Manchester American Legion Post #665 and life member of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Association.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Terry Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in Wares Chapel Cemetery in Preble County with Military Honors conducted by the Preble County Veteran's Honor Guard. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the West Manchester United Methodist Church Building Fund.