Odis “Leon” Little, 81, was born on October 19, 1934 and passed away on April 6, 2016. Life Celebration services for Leon will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be held at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 5:00- 7:00 PM.
Leon is preceded in death by parents, H.T. Little and wife Hazel, Gladys Johnson and husband Claude; two brothers, Bill Little and Joe Little; sisters-in-law, Tanya Johnson and Rachel Little. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Margaret Rinchuso Little; daughter, Claudia Allen (Clint); son, David Little (Sherie); daughter, Christy Greemon (B.W.); grandchildren, Melissa, April, Tiffany, Burney, Caitlyn, Jackson, Makayla; great grandchildren, Courtney, Bailee, Kalysta, Summer, Landon, Marcus; brothers, Russell “Newton” Little, Claude “Bubba” Johnson; and sister, Mary Clark.
Over the years Leon wore many hats. He worked for A&P Grocery, Holsum Bakery, Pak-a-Sack, TG&Y, and the City of Shreveport’s Parks and Recreations Department. After his retirement from the City of Shreveport, he worked as a Crossing Guard; this job became his favorite.
Leon was a wonderful husband, brother, father, brother-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather; he will be dearly missed. The family would like to thank Christus Highland and Promise Hospital ICU staff and the staff of Pilgrim Manor for all of their loving care.
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