ROBERT EUGENE LITTLE

ROBERT EUGENE LITTLE, 79, of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, at his home. Born June 8, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Robert was the son of the late Robert and Rosetta Little. He graduated from Central High School and joined the U.S. Navy. He played basketball for Central and continued playing while in the service. It was while he was on leave that he met the love of his life, Gwendolyn Swann at Virginia Beach. They were married 54 years when Gwen passed away. Robert worked at Colwell for five years and was a brew master at Falstaff Brewery for 29 years before retiring. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his considerable knowledge and childhood stories. He is survived by his children, Ty (Beth) Little, Kim (Craig) Partin, Bob (Stacie) Little, Brenda (Frank) Moore, Jan Tribolet, and Jill (Kip) Jones; grandchildren, Landon and Morgan Little, Kristin (Aaron) Bassett, Kameron Daub, Codee (Jesse) Runyon, Chloee Partin, Jed, Luke, and Clay Little, Maddison and Tanner Moore, Taylor (Sam) Tipton, and Jordyn Tribolet; and great-grandchildren, Ayden Daub, and A.J. and Bentley Bassett. Private memorial service by the family. www.advantagefunerals.com