David C. Little, 78, of Henderson, died at 8:32 a.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at home.
He was born November 5, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of Charles L. and Harriet E. (Mitchell) Little. He married Renéé L. Randall on December 7, 1975, in Henderson. She preceded him in death August 23, 2012.
He is survived by two grandsons, Zachery (Ashley) Little and Austin Little; a sister, Susan (Richard) Noel of Mountain Home, Arkansas; a brother, Dennis (Cheryl) Little of Galesburg; Renéé’s siblings, Rhonda (Tom) Sanders of Woodhull, Bill (Nancy) Randall of Woodhull, Deanna (Bob) Miles of Alpha, Monica (Joe) Rogula of Cambridge, and Tina (Brady) Randall of Woodhull; several nieces and nephews; and his close friends from Wataga. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Richard C. “Rick” Little in 2013.
Dave worked at Gale Products for 13 years. He then worked for Dexter Farms for many years before retiring. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1959.
Dave enjoyed restoring old cars and trucks, attending flea markets, his dogs, and visiting with his many friends.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Cremation will be accorded. No visitation or service is planned. His and Renéé’s remains will be buried in the Henderson Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made directly to Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel to help offset expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
Jennefer Wetherford (Eldert)
My sympathy for David's families & friends. Pray
Gary Hix
My condoloences to David's family on his passing on to heaven. David, and his little brother Dennis, were close friends of mine in our early days at the old two room Henderson School and at the new Henderson Grove School. We rode the school bus home every school day from Hitchcock and GHS. We shared many weekends in each other's homes. David and Dennis has an electric train set that ran around the top of their bedroom. So cool. We will all miss him very much. GARY
Ralph Foster
David Little: How memories of David remain so crystal clear--as with scores of other students--and that includes Gale Gilenwater-- time moved us on. I believe we all lived the best years history has ever had to offer--maybe somewhere--sometime--someplace we will be known as that chosen generation. LOVE YOU ALL ...... Ralph "Terry" Foster
Helen J Gillette (Short)
Deepest sympathies to the remaining family of David. I remember him from GHS.
Duane Lawson
I also was a classmate of David and am sad to hear of his passing. David was so full of ideas that it's too bad he didn't get a patent on some of them .
Duane lawson
Jerald Strawhacker
I remembeer moving to Hendereson in the 3rd grade. on the 1st day of school Dave came up to me and invited me to his house to play. We did a lot together while we were there then we were sent to Henderson Grovefor for 5th and 6th grade Then on to Hitchcok for jr high .then on to the old Galesburg high and we were the last to graduate fro there.