Charles Ray Little
Charles Ray Little, age 81 of Carrollton , died Thursday morning April 28, 2011 at the Jerseyville Nursing & Rehabilitation Center . He was born April 11, 1930 in Roodhouse the son of Charles Thomas and Bonnie (Tucker) Little. He married Doris S. Stendeback on November 27, 1956 at the Carrollton First Baptist Church .
Charles Ray worked for 30 years at McDonald Douglas retiring in 1988. He was a 1948 graduate of Roodhouse High School where he excelled in all sports during his 4 years there. He enjoyed golfing, mushroom hunting and gardening after his retirement. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and a member of the Eldred American Legion.
He is survived by his wife Doris; 1 son, Tony Little of Tampa, FL; 1 daughter and son-in-law, Jody and Sid Norton of Altanta, GA; 4 grandchildren, Darbie (Jay) Cooper, Bailey Dixon, Ashley Norton and Lauren (Derrick) Muzzin. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Bud Little and 1 sister, Maxine Morgan.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday May 1, 2011 at the Carrollton First United Methodist Church with Rev. Sara Brown Officiating. The visitation will be from 2p.m. until time of services. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday May 2, 2011 at Carrollton City Cemetery with military rites being conducted by the Eldred American Legion. The Stendeback Family Funeral Home of Carmi, IL and the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at kittinger-fairfuneralhome.com.
From Sherrill Dickinson
E mail address gramasherrill@yahoo.com
Condolence message Doris and family,
I am sorry for your loss.Thinking of you.Sherrill Dickinson
From Keith Grizzle
E mail address jkgriz@vcn.com
Condolence message Dear Dory and family, I am very sorry to hear the loss of your loved one.May God be with you.Your Friend, Keith Grizzle
From Kathy & Chris Catalanotto & family
E mail address kathymsy1@aol.com
Condolence message We were so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Ray. He was a great man and lived his life well. We will all miss him terribly, but he will live in our hearts forever through the wonderful memories we have of him. May he rest in peace and may God give strength & comfort to Aunt Doris, Jody and family, Tony and family and all the extended family as well.
With our love and deepest sympathies,
Kathy (Stendeback) Catalanotto, Chris and family
From Cindy Linn
E mail address phynwhyn@gtec.com
Condolence message Sorry to hear about Ray. I am sure he will be missed. He was a nice person who enjoyed life.
