Bobbie Little Obituary (1942 - 2024)

Bobbie Eugene Little “Bob”, 82 of Normal passed away on Wednesday April 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on March 24, 1942, in Pekin, Illinois to Honor K and Millie Laverne (Gosnell) Little. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1961 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in July 1961. While serving, he met the love of his life Linda G Hunt at a church Valentines dance while home on leave and it was love at first sight. He served in the marine corps until July 1965 earning the rank of Corporal where he served in A Company, 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment 1st marine Division FMF. Upon leaving the Marine Corps, Bob married Linda on September 11, 1965. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, William and Carl Little; two brothers-in-law, Joe Cheek and Edward Shoemaker. He is survived by two children, Julie (Michael) Kleinkort and Eric (Carrie) Little; eight grandchildren, Mika (Gene) Crumekort, Elijah Kleinkort-Little, Ava Little, North Kleinkort, Jacob Kleinkort-Little, Zach Little, Elisabeth Kleinkort, Andrea Little and Quin Marq; one sister, Mary Shoemaker; one sister-in-law, Brienda Cheek; two brothers-in-law, EJ Hunt and Tim Hunt; ten nieces and nephews, Jeff, Steve, Brian, Mark, Jenny, Alex, Bryan, Alana, Regan and Jerritt; many great nieces and nephews; three beloved dogs, Finnegan, Pippin and Gracie. Bob had a great love for dogs and is looking forward to seeing his beloved Pooh Bear and Lucy again. Bob served on the Normal Police Department for 27 years retiring as lieutenant. He served for another 17 years as an Evidence Technician retiring for good in 2017. He loved the outdoors especially hunting, fishing, camping, and riding his many motorcycles over the years. He was a member of the Blue Knights Police Motorcycle Group for several decades. Quick to laugh, Bob always loved a good joke and never failed to laugh at his favorite movies such as Elf and the original Pink Panther. He loved the Jesse Stone movies and was a sucker for Hallmark Christmas Movies. Christmas was his favorite holiday and he celebrated it all year long. He loved food especially crab legs and pickled herring. Bob was kind and compassionate and was always quick to help someone in need. He loved his family and friends fiercely, but most of all he loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his passion for the past few years was to share the gospel with as many people as he could in the time he had left, he wanted everyone to know that eternal salvation is as easy as ABC. A- Admit you are a sinner. B- Believe in you heart that Jesus Christ died for your sins, was buried and God raised him from the dead. C- All who call upon the name of Jesus will be saved. Bob was a member of Heartland Church for many years and enjoyed the many friends he made there. Bob never liked funerals, so he chose to have a Celebration of Life at a later time and a private inurnment after cremation. His cremation has been entrusted with Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sanctuary in Trauma PO Box 7141 Romeoville Illinois 60446, Illinois Police Officers Memorial PO Box 5597 Woodridge Illinois 60571, Organization for Understanding Congenital Hearts, 420 NE Glen Oak Ave Ste 301, Peoria, Il 61603. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com