Jerry Little

Jerry Lee Little, son of the late Theodore Scott Little and Lillian Sander Little, was born March 9, 1939, in Morley, Missouri, and passed away at his daughter's home in Jackson at the age of 81 years.

Little was a former truck driver for ABF Freight System, veteran of the U.S. Army and a resident of Scott City.

On Dec. 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Myrna Gayle Knupp. She preceded him in death June 7, 2020.

Survivors include one son, Michael David (Andrea) Little of Jackson; daughter, Leigh Ann Hampton of Jackson; honorary son, Todd Alan (Renee) Strong of Imperial, Missouri; grandchildren, Mary Carter, Owen Carter, Addison Little and Isaac James Hampton; and honorary grandchildren, Heather (Brantley) Byrd and Zachary Strong.

Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Don Little and Dean Little; grandson, Dylan Michael Don Little; and honorary grandson, Cole Michael West.

A private graveside service will be conducted at a later date at Lightner Cemetery in Scott City, with Amick-Burnett Funeral Home of Scott City conducting arrangements.