Born August 20, 1944 in Pekin to Honor K. and Millie L. (Gosnell) Little, he married Mary E. Constable on August 17, 1968 in Hannibal, Missouri.
Surviving are three sons, Steve (Christy) Little of Green Valley, Jeffrey (Michelle) Little of Pekin and Brian (Diane) Little of Wheaton; six grandchildren, Ashley Quisenberry, Cloey Little, Sarah Little, Jake Little, Ola Little and Mia Little; one brother, Bob Little of Normal and one sister, Mary Shoemaker of Canton.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Carl was a United States Army veteran and served from August 22, 1961 to August 21, 1964.
He worked at Caterpillar, Inc. as a welder for 30 years, retiring on August 20, 1994. He then worked as a custodian at Pekin Community High School for 9 years.
Carl enjoyed gardening and deer hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandkids.
He was a past member of Limestone American Legion Post 979 in Bartonville and the former George M. Maple Memorial AMVETS Post 235 in Pekin. He was a long serving member of the Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team.
His private graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at War Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Pekin. Military rites will be accorded by the United States Army and the Tazewell Area Ceremonial Team. There will be no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
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