Hillsboro – Donald Lee Little, age 81, of Hillsboro, passed away in the Knapp Medical Center, Weslaco, TX March 10, 2021 following a short illness.  He was born in Tazewell, VA to the late Vernie L. and Sara Buck Little.  He married his 'angel', Lola Marie Snapp November 3, 1961 and she survives.

Don attended Belle Union High School in Belle Union, IN.  He enlisted in the US Army in 1957 and served in Germany until his discharge in 1960.  He retired after a career as a 'truck driver'.

Don had a story for everything and never met a stranger.  He loved to sing and had a smile that would light up a room.  He enjoyed traveling with Lola, old cars and old trains.  He was a history buff, especially interested in WWII history.  Don had a unique ability to fix anything broken…and according to him, 'nothing was broken, until he exhausted all his efforts in repairing it.   More than anything, Don loved his wife, kids and grandchildren.  He was very proud of his family and deeply patriotic!

Surviving along with his wife Lola are: two daughters, Tracy (Bob) Peterman of Newbury Park, CA & Tammy (Bryan) Graves of Crawfordsville.  A son, Troy (Kim) Little of Crawfordsville. Seven grandchildren; Bobby & Anthony Peterman, Bryce, Zach & Courtney McCoy, Grace & Reagan Little; step-grandchildren; Raven & Daniel Graves, Zayn Risner, great-grandson Brendan Peterman, two sisters; Jeanne (Russ) Varvel of Filmore and Suzie Little of Tazewell, VA.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Karen Little and brother John Little.

Visitation hours are noon – 2:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with a celebration of life service immediately following at 2:00 PM with Pastor Chris Lawler officiating. Private family inurnment at New Richmond Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Foundation  Visit us at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.  Follow the recommendations of the Indiana State Board of Health in regard to COVID-19.