Ralph E. Little

Ralph E. Little, 79, of Benton Harbor, passed away Thursday, July, 21, 2011 at Lakeland Hospital in St. Joseph. A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday July 27, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Family Funeral Home, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Steven Small officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Friends may visit from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Those wishing to share a memory online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Ralph was born October 15, 1931 in Benton Harbor, MI to Claude & Zella (Gibbs) Little. On November 24, 1951 he married Shirley Dusoe in Benton Harbor. Ralph worked for Michigan Gas & Utilities as a serviceman for many years. In his younger years he enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and golfing. He will be greatly missed by many. Ralph is survived by his wife Shirley Little of Benton Harbor; daughter Linda (Steven) Davis of Benton Harbor; son Gary (Teri) Little of Benton Harbor; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; son Rodger Little; sister Phyllis Travaglia and brother Hearl Little.