Bruce Edwin Little

Bruce Edwin Little, 66 of Hartford, passed away suddenly Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, at Lakeland Hospital, Watervliet.

Bruce was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Kalamazoo, the son of Hearl and Betty (Brown) Little, both of whom precede him in passing. Also preceding him in passing are "his other half", Brenda Smith; son, Bruce Little, Jr.; daughter, Storie Smith; granddaughter, Asta Dadles and brother, Jimmy Little.

Bruce retired after 30 years of loyal employment with the Bosch Corporation. In his spare time, he loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, collecting and bartering antiques, practicing karate and above all, spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Bruce is survived by four sons: Kevin Little and Mark Little, both of Watervliet, David (Laura) Deckert of Florida and Michael Smith of Hartford; ten grandchildren: Dakota, Christopher, Bethany, Courtney, Jasmin, Ethan, Angel, Jake, Dylan and Hayden; one great-grandchild; sister, Pamela (Mike) Camp of Hartford, and brother, Nathan Little of Alabama.

The family will welcome friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Calvin Funeral Home, Hartford, where the service to honor his memory will commence at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Lonnie Truelove officiating. After the services, cremation will take place. Those wishing to leave memorial condolences for the family may do so at http://www.calvin-leonardfh.com.