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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - BrookstonKenneth "Red" Little( December 8, 1919 - August 15, 2009 ) Kenneth "Red" Little, 89, of Monon, formerly of Kokomo, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 in White County Memorial Hospital of Monticello. He had been in declining health from Alzheimer's for several years. He was born December 8, 1919 in Kokomo to the late James and Ada (Woolridge) Little. He attended Howard County schools. Mr. Little served in the United States Navy during World War II. His marriage was to Rebecca J. Teig on December 24, 1944 in San Diego, California. She survives. Mr. Little worked for Chrysler Corporation as a Job Setter for 30 years retiring in 1974. After retirement he worked nights at the Tippecanoe Country Club in Monticello and played golf during the days. He was an accomplished golfer and a former Senior's State Golf Champion. He also enjoyed fishing and was an avid supporter of North White athletics. Surviving with his wife is a son, Jim Little (wife: Barbara Pelsy Little) of Stuart, Florida. Also surviving are two special granddaughters, Nicole and Stephanie and a great-granddaughter, Sophie Marie. Preceding him in death with his parents is a sister, Myrtle Grinstead and 4 brothers Henry, Leon, Leo and Robert Little. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. A celebration of Red's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Clapper Family Funeral Home of Monon (197 East State Road 16). The family would like to acknowledge the White County Memorial Hospital for their wonderful care. |