Wayne F. Little

Fred’s life began on September 1, 1946 in St. Joseph, the son of Earl W. and Ruby (Lucas) Little and step son of Orville Kessinger. He was united in marriage to the former Judy Hoyt on April 2, 1966 in Benton Harbor. Fred worked in several area factories and as a truck driver. He was a member of the New Life Christian Center in Coloma. Fred’s loving family includes his wife Judy Little of Paw Paw, his mother Ruby Kessinger of Eau Claire, children Wayne Little, Jr. of Paw Paw, Shelly (James) Clements-Matson of Coloma, Robert Little of Eau Claire, and Lisa (Tim) Ryan of Eau Claire, eight grandchildren Amber, Sarah, Freddy, Shauna, Jessica, Wayne, Melissa and Troy, great grandchildren Adam, Kaylee, Lillian, Allison, and T.J, sisters Diane (Rocky) Rothenthaller of Grand Rapids, Debbie (Ron) Uhrik of Stevensville, brothers Mike (Nova) Little, Orville Kessinger, Jr., and Ricky Kessinger, all of Eau Claire, and half sister Karen (Steve Comer) Doty of Eau Claire. . Fred passed away on Friday September 11, 2009 at his home. He is preceded in death by his father Earl W. Little, step father Orville Kessinger and brother Terry Little. Fred’s family will gather with friends on Tuesday from 3-5 p.m. at the New Life Christian Center (6674 Paw Paw Ave. Coloma) where his funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. led by Brother Rob Cheek. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Wayne “Fred” Little Memorial at Edgewater Bank in Coloma. McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home, Dowagiac is serving the family. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Fred at www.mclauchlin-clark.com .