Funeral: 11 a.m. Feb. 10 at First Baptist Church, Seymour.
Forrest Wayne Little, 89 of Seymour, died Feb. 5, 2018. He was born Nov. 19, 1928, in Clever, one of four children born to Marvin Joseph Little and Dorothy (Thompson) Little. Forrest graduated in 1946 from Clever High School and went on to graduate from what is now known as Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. On Dec. 27, 1950, he was united in marriage to Margery Frances Farnham and together they enjoyed 67 years of marriage and had three children. Forrest served in the ROTC Marines while in college and then went on and joined the Army. He was a farmer at heart, dairy farming, crop farming and beef cattle.
Forrest is survived by wife Margery; three children Alan L. Little and wife Glenda of Ava, and twins Jill A. Kingsbury and husband Daniel of Ozark and Jack W. Little of Seymour; sister Clejo King of Clever; seven grandchildren Lance Little and wife Megan, Nathan Little and wife Allie, Ashley Little, Evan Little, Sara Rhodes and husband Mark, Logan Little and Garrett Little; seven great-grandchildren Aiden Little, Bentley Little, Allie Mae Little and Owen Rhodes, Hailey Rhodes, Isaiah Little and Xavier Little; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Forrest was preceded in death by his parents Marvin & Dorothy Little; two brothers Gerald Little of Marshfield and Norwood (Woody) Little of Clever.
Forrest worked for Carnation Company for 23 years before his dream of farming came true. He was well known and respected in southwest Missouri. Forrest served on the Seymour School Board, was a member of the Lions Club, American Legion and was an MFA Oil Company delegate. He taught 4-H classes and Veterans classes at Seymour High School. He also taught Sunday School classes and served as a deacon for First Baptist Church of Seymour. Forrest was an avid sportsman—fishing and quail hunting were his favorites. Above all things, he put God, family and country first. Pappy (Forrest) was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and caring neighbor and friend.
