He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Rosemary and Bernice.
He served in the Army during the Korean War, and was a Journeyman Electrician for most of his career.
He retired from the Boeing Company in 1988.
He and his wife, Sharon, who survives his passing, were married 48 years. He is also survived by his son, Joe Little and daughter-in-law, Janet of Marysville, WA; daughter, Sheryl Little of Olympia, WA; son, Ken Little of Oklahoma City, OK; daughter,MariannHord and son-in-law, Michael of Fort Mill, SC; daughter, JanieHaigh and son-in-law, Greg of Marysville, WA. He also had ten grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.