David P. Little, 67, of Astoria died at 3:12 a.m. July 23, 2021, at Mason District Hospital Emergency Room in Havana.David P. Little, 67, of Astoria died at 3:12 a.m. July 23, 2021, at Mason District Hospital Emergency Room in Havana.
He was born June 28, 1954, in Jacksonville, the son of Grant and Margaret Barrett Little.
Surviving are his mother, Margaret Little of Jacksonville.
He was preceded in death by his father, Grant Little.
He taught English and was a Librarian at Astoria Schools for 35 years, retiring in 2007. During his time at the school, he also was a class sponsor for several classes and was the yearbook sponsor. He also worked for the Illinois State Library Association.
He was a member of United Methodist Church and served as a lay minister for the church. He also spoke at area churches as a fill-in pastor. He also was a member and treasurer of the Fulton County Retired Teachers Association. He served as president for the Astoria Federation of Teachers at one time. A talented singer and musician, he often sang and played the piano for area churches and events. He was involved in the McDonough Chorus Society.
Services were held Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Reverend Bob Greene and Barb Wooldridge officiating. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffs.
Memorials may be made to Sheldons Grove United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.org.
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