Earl Eugene Little

1984 - 2018

Earl Eugene Little, 33, of Quincy, formerly of Rushville, died at 11:21 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2018, in Pinckneyville.

He was a son of Jay E. and Michelle Marie (Marvel) Little, born July 23, 1984, in Quincy.

Earl was a 2003 graduate of Rushville High School. He served in the United States Air Force and attended the Fireman's Academy in San Angelo, Texas. He was stationed with the fire department at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. He worked for Caley Construction and was a programmer for Titan Wheel, both in Quincy. He was an Illini, Chicago Bears, Cubs and Bulls sports teams fan. He was most proud of being a father and loved his sons beyond measure.

Surviving are two sons, Tycen Little and Landon Little, both of Beardstown; his father, Jay Little and wife, Teresa, of Frederick; two sisters, Dana Caley and husband, Andy, of Quincy and Jennifer Graham and husband, Josh, of Paducah, Ky.; one brother, Hank Little of Nashville, Tenn.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Michelle Little; and grandparents, James and Eva Little and Horace and Jonquil Marvel.

SERVICES: 10 a.m. graveside services Friday, July 13, in Rushville City Cemetery with Andy Caley conducting.

VISITATION: There will be no visitation.

MEMORIALS: To his son's education fund.

ARRANGEMENTS: Wood Funeral Home, Rushville.

WEBSITE: woodfh.net.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.