James Asa Little

March 11, 1937 - May 4, 2018

My name is James Asa Little. I was born on March 11, 1937 in

Coahoma, Texas to Benjamin Franklin Little and Mary Gertrude

Edwards Little. I had six sisters: Eris, Mary, Mona, Wilda, Wanda,

and Trula. I had three brothers: Everett, Benjamin, and Daniel. I

passed away on May 4, 2018. I had one son, Jeffrey Silvano Little

Palmer.

Different roads taken. With God’s blessings, I married the most

important person in my life, Lyna Lee Lankford on November 27,

1964. The kindest, most loving lady I have ever known.

All things considered, I have had a great life. From picking cotton at

four years old, a very successful business career, a patent holder,

building a wilderness ranch, and training horses. I loved all my dogs,

cats, and horses. I loved Lyna, skiing, fishing, hunting, the

mountains, and golf. I served in the U.S. Navy, Air Attack

Squadron 95. I regret that I was not a better son, brother, husband,

or friend, and that I didn’t fully find God earlier.

To those of you left, so long. It’s been good to know you. Be

happy, enjoy life, and maybe I will see you again. Sure hope so!!!

"I was the master of my fate: I was the captain of my soul“. Invictus

by William Ernest Henley.

Jim and family wish to thank Dr. Nadia, Dr. Metz, and all of the

hospice nurses: Robbie, Susan, Rhonda, Tom, Carrie, Mary, and

Chaplain Pandora.

As per Jim’s request, no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, Jim

requested that donations be made to Asante Hospice, Medford,

Oregon.