Bobby Little, age 79, of Lebanon, died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Lebanon Care Center. He was born March 7, 1934 in Winburg, TN, the son of the late Goal and Mary E. (Champion) Little. He married Ruth Marie Price June 18, 1954 in Sikeston, MO. She preceded him in death December 12, 1998.

He is survived by four children: Mark (Diane) Little of Jerome, ID, Mary E. Little of California, Linda (Lisa) Little of Lebanon, and Ronald Little of Parumph, NV; six grandchildren: James L. (fiance Janell) Mackey of Santee, CA, MSG Daniel (Vicki) Little of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, CPT Brandon J. (Stacey) Mackey of O'Fallon, Jaamaul (SSgt Tiffany) Little of Scott Air Force Base; William N. Mackey of Lebanon and Joseph Mangrum of Cuba, MO; 13 great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters: Albert (Louetta) Little of Benton, KY, Douglas (Chuen) Little of Thailand, Wayne Little of Cottage Hills, IL, Larry Little of Idaho, Bedith Lukic of Peoria, IL and Laura Dockery of Benton, KY; He is also survived by his son-in-law, Jimmy Mackey of Lebanon, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Besides his wife and parents,he was preceded in death by a daughter, Marsha Jo Mackey; one great-grandchild, Joseph Uriah Daniel Little; and his brothers and sisters: Barry, Lowell, Lionel and David Little, and Lois Bensel.

Mr. Little was a self-employed carpenter. According to his wishes, his remains will be cremated and no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to the family.