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"Ernie" Little
1951 - 2022
"Ernie" Little
1951 - 2022
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"Ernie" Little Obituary
Edgar Ernest “Ernie” Little, 70, of Lake Charles, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in his residence.
Ernie was born December 19, 1951 in Lake Charles, LA, where he graduated from LaGrange High School. During high school, he played baseball and swam for the YMCA Swim Team. He attended McNeese State University and was part of the golf team. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy, where he continued his schooling. Ernie lived in Indiana and Florida, but returned home to Lake Charles, where he lived most of his life. He worked at Kayouche Coulee Golf Course, where he was the Golf Pro for many years and later worked at McNeese Driving Range, where he was the manager and gave golf lessons to many. He was a past member of the PGA. Golf wasn’t his only passion in life; he also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved his LSU Tigers football.
Ernie is survived by his children, Christopher Little of Palm Bay, FL and Leslie Kate Contreras of Peru, IN; grandchildren, Jace and Lily Contreras; and brother, Gray Little, Jr. of Lake Charles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nadine Brown Little and Gray Little, Sr.
His cremation was entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Edie Moore
April 17, 2024
I'm shocked to learn of Ernie's passing, having searched for him through social media hoping to reconnect. I met Ernie on AOL in the 90's and we hit it off immediately. I admired his hilarious sense of humor and his optimism. I traveled to Lake Charles once to help him grow his business. It happened to be during Martigra and we had a blast. I regret that we lost touch. Keeping him in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Glatt
September 7, 2023
Ernie and I met at a golf tournament in Alexandria where is was living. My dad and he had great conversations about the game of golf. We dated long distance for awhile and then left as friends. He will always be one of my true friends.
WILLIAM BROTHERS
June 11, 2023
I was stationed in Meridian, MS with Ernie after boot camp in San Diego. He loved golf, and was an accomplished golfer; always fun. RIP Ernie... Bill Brothers
Suzanne Glatt
November 10, 2022
I’m so sorry that I missed the passing of a special person in my life may the Lord hold you in the pains of His hands
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Richard Rhoden
March 29, 2022
Ernie was nice guy who love to joke around. He tried to teach me golf when we both worked at McNeese but I did practice enough to become as good as he was. Just hearing about his passing but my prayers go out his family and friends.
Mike Bono
January 17, 2022
Your mom and dad would be proud of what you mean to the Gray Little family. Gray, sorry for your loss. Your friend, Mike D. Bono
Eileen Louviere Comeaux
January 16, 2022
Ernie was a sweet friend of mine in high school. He was always smiling and happy.
Linda Hill
January 16, 2022
Gray, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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