Lawrence James Little

October 17, 2016

Lawrence James Little, 74, of Cadiz, KY passed away Oct. 17, 2016 at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY.  Mr. Little worked as a self-employed electrical contractor in the Chicago area. After his retirement in 1998, Larry and his wife, Michele relocated to Lake Barkley in Trigg Co., KY. Larry was an avid supporter of St. Jude Children's Hospital and the Wounded Warrior Project. He was also recognized as Kentucky Colonel. Mr. Little was a member of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Cadiz, KY and a veteran of the Illinois National Guard. Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Michele; two sons, Peter (Tierney) of Tucson, AZ, and Patrick of Chicago, Il; daughter, Molly (Jeffery) Smith of Batavia, Il; seven grandsons, Sean, Christian, Samual, Seamus, Ian, Peter, Brendan; a brother, Frank Little of Huntley; and a sister, Kathleen Tonelli of Huntley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary (Maegher) Little; brother, Jack Little; two sisters, Mary Lou Northcutt, and Patricia Little. Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's name to St. Jude's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd, Ste 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Sat., Nov. 5,2016 at 10 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 10 Matteson St.,Gilberts. Burial of ashes will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Gilberts. Visitation will be prior to mass at the church from 9 to 10 am.