Ellis Little
05/08/1912 - 03/09/2011
Little, Ellis
Belleville, MI
Age 98, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center. He was born May 8, 1912 in Willow Rock, KY, the son of Willard and Tilda (Hall) Little.
On September 25, 1943, he married Amanda Reese in Pikeville, KY and she survives. Ellis was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Ypsilanti. He worked for Ford Motor Company as a grinder for 27 years, retiring in 1978. He loved gardening and his Detroit Tigers. In addition to his loving wife, Amanda, of 67 years, survivors include: two daughters, Sherry Lynn (Randall) Brookshire of TN and Maureen Little of Belleville; four sons, Glen D. (Janie) of IN, Roger D. (Debbie) of TN, Bill K. (Dianna) of Howell and Randy E. of Belleville; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Loraine Ross of Wayne and Dorthula Johnson of Temperance, MI; sister-in-law, Pearl Salisbury of KY; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents; one granddaughter, Samantha; five brothers, Estil, Fred, Vester, TJ and Willis; two sisters, Nina and Dorothy; and three brothers-in-law, Charlie, Chester and Ed. The funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday, March 12, 2011 at First Free Will Baptist Church, 1244 Holmes Road, Ypsilanti with Pastor Rex Evans and Rev. Richard Schaeffer co-officiating. Burial will follow in Denton Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the church. Envelopes are available at Stark Funeral Service where the family will receive friends 4-9 pm Friday and from 11 am until time of service Saturday at the church.
05/08/1912 - 03/09/2011
Little, Ellis
Belleville, MI
Age 98, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center. He was born May 8, 1912 in Willow Rock, KY, the son of Willard and Tilda (Hall) Little.
On September 25, 1943, he married Amanda Reese in Pikeville, KY and she survives. Ellis was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Ypsilanti. He worked for Ford Motor Company as a grinder for 27 years, retiring in 1978. He loved gardening and his Detroit Tigers. In addition to his loving wife, Amanda, of 67 years, survivors include: two daughters, Sherry Lynn (Randall) Brookshire of TN and Maureen Little of Belleville; four sons, Glen D. (Janie) of IN, Roger D. (Debbie) of TN, Bill K. (Dianna) of Howell and Randy E. of Belleville; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Loraine Ross of Wayne and Dorthula Johnson of Temperance, MI; sister-in-law, Pearl Salisbury of KY; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents; one granddaughter, Samantha; five brothers, Estil, Fred, Vester, TJ and Willis; two sisters, Nina and Dorothy; and three brothers-in-law, Charlie, Chester and Ed. The funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday, March 12, 2011 at First Free Will Baptist Church, 1244 Holmes Road, Ypsilanti with Pastor Rex Evans and Rev. Richard Schaeffer co-officiating. Burial will follow in Denton Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the church. Envelopes are available at Stark Funeral Service where the family will receive friends 4-9 pm Friday and from 11 am until time of service Saturday at the church.
Ellis Little
05/08/1912 - 03/09/2011
Little, Ellis
Belleville, MI
Age 98, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center. He was born May 8, 1912 in Willow Rock, KY, the son of Willard and Tilda (Hall) Little.
On September 25, 1943, he married Amanda Reese in Pikeville, KY and she survives. Ellis was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Ypsilanti. He worked for Ford Motor Company as a grinder for 27 years, retiring in 1978. He loved gardening and his Detroit Tigers. In addition to his loving wife, Amanda, of 67 years, survivors include: two daughters, Sherry Lynn (Randall) Brookshire of TN and Maureen Little of Belleville; four sons, Glen D. (Janie) of IN, Roger D. (Debbie) of TN, Bill K. (Dianna) of Howell and Randy E. of Belleville; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Loraine Ross of Wayne and Dorthula Johnson of Temperance, MI; sister-in-law, Pearl Salisbury of KY; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents; one granddaughter, Samantha; five brothers, Estil, Fred, Vester, TJ and Willis; two sisters, Nina and Dorothy; and three brothers-in-law, Charlie, Chester and Ed. The funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday, March 12, 2011 at First Free Will Baptist Church, 1244 Holmes Road, Ypsilanti with Pastor Rex Evans and Rev. Richard Schaeffer co-officiating. Burial will follow in Denton Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the church. Envelopes are available at Stark Funeral Service where the family will receive friends 4-9 pm Friday and from 11 am until time of service Saturday at the church.
05/08/1912 - 03/09/2011
Little, Ellis
Belleville, MI
Age 98, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Heartland Health Care Center. He was born May 8, 1912 in Willow Rock, KY, the son of Willard and Tilda (Hall) Little.
On September 25, 1943, he married Amanda Reese in Pikeville, KY and she survives. Ellis was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Ypsilanti. He worked for Ford Motor Company as a grinder for 27 years, retiring in 1978. He loved gardening and his Detroit Tigers. In addition to his loving wife, Amanda, of 67 years, survivors include: two daughters, Sherry Lynn (Randall) Brookshire of TN and Maureen Little of Belleville; four sons, Glen D. (Janie) of IN, Roger D. (Debbie) of TN, Bill K. (Dianna) of Howell and Randy E. of Belleville; 24 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Loraine Ross of Wayne and Dorthula Johnson of Temperance, MI; sister-in-law, Pearl Salisbury of KY; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents; one granddaughter, Samantha; five brothers, Estil, Fred, Vester, TJ and Willis; two sisters, Nina and Dorothy; and three brothers-in-law, Charlie, Chester and Ed. The funeral service will be 12 noon Saturday, March 12, 2011 at First Free Will Baptist Church, 1244 Holmes Road, Ypsilanti with Pastor Rex Evans and Rev. Richard Schaeffer co-officiating. Burial will follow in Denton Cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the church. Envelopes are available at Stark Funeral Service where the family will receive friends 4-9 pm Friday and from 11 am until time of service Saturday at the church.
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