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Elbert Robinson LITTLE (VETERAN WWII)

Lawrence Memorial Park (a.k.a. Lane) Cemetery
Lawrence County,
Arkansas

STAFF SERGEANT US Army Air Corps
World War II
September 9, 1924 - November 2, 2019


Elbert Robinson Little the son of Owen Obadiah Little and Mae (Hardin) Little. Elbert Robinson Little was predeceased by two (2) wives, Hazel Little and Emma Jean (Diggs) Gleghorn Little. Elbert Robinson Little married Jean Lee Little later in life.

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Elbert Robinson Little
September 9, 1924 - November 2, 2019

Elbert Robinson Little, 95 of Bono, died November 2, 2019.

Born September 9, 1924 in Lauratown, AR; son of the late, Obe and Mae Harden Little. Elbert graduated Hoxie High School and enlisted into the United States Air Force. He was an Air crew member in World War II on the Flying Fortress. He served in the 8th Air Force in England and the 15th Air Force in Italy; he proudly flew 35 Combat missions as a Staff Sergeant.

Upon returning to the states Elbert attended the Indiana University for two years and then graduated from Worsham Mortuary College; he then achieved an Advanced degree in Restorative Art at the E.C. Johnson of Art & Cosmetology; He was associated for twenty years with the Rhenberg Funeral Home in La Grange, Illinois. For over twenty-two years he was the assistant to President of Hallowell & James Funeral Homes, in Country Side, La Grange, Western Springs and Downers Grove, Illinois until his retirement in December of 1989. He was an Onvestery for six years and treasurer two years at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in La Grange, IL. Member of La Grange Lodge 770 A.F. & A.M., Ashler Lodge # 610 A.F. & A.M. of London, Ontario. Former member Medinah Temple, West Suburban Shrine Club, Robert R. Coulter Post 1941 American Legion. Past President of the La Grange Rotary Club. And a member of several Funeral Director Clubs and Associations.

He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, David; two brothers, Gene and Bernard; his sister, Maxie Hutsell and an infant sister; his two previous wives, Hazel and Emma Jean Little.

He was a great man with a big heart, he could tell some amazing stories about his life.

Survivors include his present wife, Jean Lee; three sons, Ron (Barbara) of Seattle, Washington, Tony of Charlotte, North Carolina and Steve of Schaumberg, Illinois; three step-children, Michael, Karen and Teresa; thirteen grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 10 A.M. in the Bryan Funeral Home with Bro. Don Martin officiating. Pallbearers will be his family and friends. Interment will follow in the Lawrence Memorial Park with Military Honors.

Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 P.M. till 7 P.M.

In Lieu of flowers memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children.

Obituary provided courtesy of Bryan Funeral Home Hoxie, Lawrence County, Arkansas published 04 Nov 2019. © 2019 Bryan Funeral Home

https://www.bryanfh(.)com/obituaries/Elbert-Little/#!/Obituary

Contributed on 11/5/19 by denise.bratcher63
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Submitted: 11/5/19 • Approved: 11/27/20 • Last Updated: 11/30/20 • R1281255-G1281255-S3

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