Little, Floyd Junior 1924-2012

LITTLE, BATES, TARVIN, MEYER, NOVOTNY, RYAN, SIMMONS, ROHRER, BRAIN, ROBINSON, BUCKMASTER

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Date: 3/28/2025 at 15:40:01

Floyd Little
January 19, 1924 - January 3, 2012
Montezuma, IA

Floyd Little, 87 of Montezuma passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma. Visitation will begin after 11:00 am Friday, January 6, 2012 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Interment will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grinnell Regional Medical Center.

Floyd Junior Little, the first of five children, was born on January 19, 1924 to John Russell and Helen Marie (Bates) Little near Delta. He received his education in rural schools in the area and finally in Gibson. On June 4, 1946, Floyd was united in marriage to Marjorie Tarvin at the First Presbyterian Church in Montezuma. To this union three daughters were born, Kathleen, Carol and Eleanor. They began their married life on a farm near Gibson, then near Ewart and finally near Montezuma. Floyd loved the farm and especially his livestock. His home and his family was very dear to his heart. Floyd had a special way with young people. He always made farm chores and haymaking a time of fun together. Floyd truly enjoyed helping others and lending a hand when ever needed.

His memory is honored by his wife of 65 years, Marjorie; a daughter, Kathleen (Derold) Meyer and her family: Doug (Angie) Meyer, Caleb, Dustin and Courtney; Laurie (Matt) Novotny and Nathan; Stephanie Meyer; and Melissa (Michael) Ryan: Avery, Jasmine, Collin, Cora and Titus; a daughter, Carol Simmons and family: Randy (Cedar Rohrer) Simmons and Amy (Tammy Brain) Simmons and Tegan; a daughter, Eleanor (Alan) Robinson and family: Andy (Falicia) Robinson: Damen and Treyton; a brother, Robert Little; a sister, Ada Buckmaster and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Gerald and Dwayne. ~ The Des Moines (IA) Register Jan 06, 2012.