Jerome "Joe" Joshua Little

Jerome “Joe” Little, 70 of Van Buren, Arkansas, entered into rest on January 16, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1955, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to the late Eugene and Pansy Little (Miller). He is survived by his wife Eileen (Redmond) of 48 years, son: Jerome Little II, daughter: Ashley Kangas and husband Scott, Grandkids: Nevaeh, Zoey, and Xaron Kangas and Jaysun Little. Several Bonus kids and grandkids. A sister, Nancy Bush and brother, Roger Little of Michigan. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, brothers: Ronnie, Perry, Carl and Bruce, sisters: Betty, Bonnie, Ruth and Barbara.

Joe spent 3 years in active military and 2 years reserved. He was a Paratrooper and a Vietnam Era Veteran. Joe enjoyed jumping out of planes and being a Communication Specialist. He worked at Whirlpool for 29 years before retiring. His love of motorcycles from a young age encouraged him to open a leather and sewing shop in 2006. Joe became known as Stitch in the biker community. He enjoyed taking care of all the bikers and making lifelong friends.

Joe’s greatest joys came from riding motorcycles and being a grandpa, which gave him the nickname G-pa.

A visitation will be held at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, located at 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR 72956, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Grave Side Service: Wednesday, January 21st at 11 am at Fort Smith National Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.

Procession to Fort Smith National Cemetery will leave Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home at 10:20 am. Motorcyclists and anyone who would like to escort the procession for his last ride will meet at the funeral home at 10:00 am.