Lester Dwain Little, age 65 of Anniston, Missouri passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born December 9, 1955 in East Prairie, Missouri to the late Leo and Doris Scott Little.  He had retired from Hussman Refrigeration in St. Louis, Missouri, moving to Anniston.

On August 15, 2015 in St. Louis, he married Deborah Taylor, who preceded him in death February 21, 2019.

Survivors include two sons, Michael Little of Hazelwood, Missouri and Matthew Taylor of Denver, Colorado; three daughters, Tricia Little-Merkel of Florissant, Missouri, Amber Shepard of Aurora, Illinois and Naobi DeWitt of Pekin, Illinois; three sisters, Linda Rayfield of Dexter, Missouri, Lucinda Carter of St. Clair, Missouri and Marsha Brown of Rurall, North Carolina.  Also surviving are 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Little; and four sisters, Shirley Little, Brenda Little, Janet Tissus and Glenda Little.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held Friday, May 7, 2021 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie.

Interment will be private.